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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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Patients are advised to attend as planned unless contacted directly.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
“I have never worked for or advised AFR and had zero involvement in their deal with Reliance Energy,” he said.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Residents living in these areas are advised to stay indoors where possible — especially people with respiratory or heart disease, elderly individuals and children.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Citi has advised on such deals worth $285 billion, Dealogic data show.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Austin, who had spent forty years publishing a paper with the motto “The Truth Unbridled,” advised Fuller not to pull his punches.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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