Example Sentences

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Caracas has begun reversing production cuts made under a U.S. embargo and is instructing joint ventures in the country to resume output from well clusters, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

There also appears to be a disconnect between what Cronin is instructing his players to do and what they’re doing.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2022

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

Meantime he is instructing those about him in the hope, apparently, that were there several together they could better stand the trouble.

From James Gilmour of Mongolia His diaries, letters, and reports by Gilmour, James