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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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Administrators later warned teachers there were a “LOT of mistakes” on pages 19 through 36 and instructed students to tear the pages out of their planners before taking them home.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

He specifically instructed NOAA, which is under his purview, to take offshore oil production, pipeline maintenance, spaceport infrastructure, desalination projects and undersea cables into consideration, citing national priorities and economic interests.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Some participants were instructed to meet that target using whole fruits and vegetables alone.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026

Security services have been instructed to quarantine the Yingfeng  2 offshore in line with WHO standards to prevent potential spread of the virus into the capital.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

“Follow me,” he instructed as they entered Printemps department store.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti