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is instructing

  • present progressive
    of instruct (3rd person singular).
    instruct
    verb (used with object)
    to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.

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A physical-education teacher is instructing pupils in how to respond to drones, and the village mayor has started weekend skeet-shooting classes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025

The retailer is instructing consumers to throw away any packages of the affected product or return them to a store for a full refund.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2024

Yale University is instructing students to avoid going to local businesses until at least Feb. 7.

From Fox News ● Jan. 7, 2022

Sweden said this week that it was adding new restrictions on gatherings, and Finland is instructing restaurants to close early starting Friday.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2021

He is instructing and directing us not only on special occasions, as when we read the Bible or meet for worship, but always, if we will listen for His voice.

From Exposition of the Apostles Creed by James Dodds