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instructed

  • past participle
    of instruct.
    instruct
    verb (used with object)
    to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.
  • past tense form
    of instruct.
    instruct
    verb (used with object)
    to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.

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But they can only do that if they’ve got a pretty wide sweep of your digital life and are instructed to work with what they’ve got.

From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2026

Reyes had repeatedly instructed the government to notify the court and preservationists before undertaking significant work at the course.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

The other received a sham treatment, meaning they went through the same training process but were instructed to maintain their natural foot angle.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Students are also instructed to slow down when driving near donkeys as collisions can cause injury or even death to humans and animals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

“In that case, sir, I am instructed by my government to hand you this note,” Pourtales said.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman