Example Sentences

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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

As China tries to become more self-sufficient, authorities have instructed state-owned data centers to stop using Nvidia’s chips, with some even removing existing Nvidia products from service, people with knowledge of the moves said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

In almost any other postseason, this is where manager Dave Roberts would have instructed one of his coaches to phone the bullpen.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

“So at least half the victors have instructed their mentors to request you as an ally. I know it can’t be your sunny personality.”

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins