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have instructed

  • present perfect
    of instruct.
    instruct
    verb (used with object)
    to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.

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Nathan is alleged to have instructed Case to write copy that would “follow along the lines of a purported ‘whistleblower’ narrative.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

“I have instructed all agencies of our government to get ready to move quickly. We will be there for our new and great friends,” Trump wrote on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

They have instructed her that she must keep the shoes for 12 months while they "try to find out where they come from".

From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026

"I have instructed my ministry to act immediately to institutionalise ties between the two countries across a wide range of fields," he said in a statement on X.

From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 2025

I have instructed the palace guard to put a quick end to any further attempts to exploit this charitable service.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood