instruct
verb (used with object)
instructing
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present participleof instruct.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Burger King is instructing managers to staff front counters, while Wendy’s is reviewing its AI drive-through trials to improve service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
It’s not necessarily easy for entire school districts to shift to a new standard, given that teachers have been instructing using these calculators for years.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
However, it was forced to issue a formal warning to Israeli broadcaster Kan in the lead-up to the competition after its contestant released videos instructing fans to "vote 10 times for Israel".
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
In a statement later that evening, Bass said she was instructing city attorneys to explore legal options against Lineage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
On April 26, Duma Nokwe, the first African advocate in the Transvaal, rose in court and made the sensational announcement that the accused were instructing defense counsel to withdraw from the case.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
