Example Sentences

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During the telehealth visits, staff will instruct patients on cognitive exercises, which they can then practice with the bot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“I will instruct my cabinet that I expect results within the first 100 days, or much sooner than that.”

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024

The judge will instruct the jurors that if they have any reasonable doubt about the prosecution’s case, they should vote to acquit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024

Circuit Judge Martin Fein will instruct the jury not to hold that against him.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2023

“These are my orders: You will not speak of your nightmares to anyone else, and you will instruct your brothers to do the same. Do you understand?”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray