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Origin of advised
A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at advise, -ed 2
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However, he’s also made timely past warnings of technology selloffs and advised investors to buy equities during an early stage of the pandemic.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Zacharia was later advised by lawyers that she could provide legal analysis based on her law degree and international transaction experience, the person said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
In East Timor, people were out in the capital Dili under a yellow-tinged sky, but most were wearing masks, as the government advised a day earlier in announcing the school closures.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
She said she was advised by the university president that she could call herself a lawyer, but not an attorney.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
When King’s staff learned that state troopers would almost certainly block the march, they advised the civil rights leader to remain in Atlanta.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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