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as in edict
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
needed an administrative assistant who was good at following instructions
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as in teaching
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
the view that the instruction of our nation's youth should be our highest priority
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Recent Examples of instruction
Employers can also implement mentoring programs and employee resource groups for development, and managers can adapt by offering clear expectations, instructions, and flexibility in work protocols.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Always follow dosing instructions, ages for use, and consult with a physician if uncertain on how to take any these medications.
—Calvin Milliner, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Just be sure to regularly clean your humidifier according to the manufacturer’s instructions to prevent mold and pathogens from building up inside the device.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Carefully read and follow all instructions to improve your odds of qualifying for the grant.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Always follow dosing instructions, ages for use, and consult with a physician if uncertain on how to take any these medications.
—Calvin Milliner, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Just be sure to regularly clean your humidifier according to the manufacturer’s instructions to prevent mold and pathogens from building up inside the device.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Carefully read and follow all instructions to improve your odds of qualifying for the grant.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Musk announced a return-to-office policy at Tesla and SpaceX in 2022, ordering employees back for a minimum of 40 hours per week on site, though his edict was hampered at the time by a lack of space and resources, CNBC reported then.David Ingram, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Under an edict issued by Newsom in 2020, 35% of annual new car sales must be zero emission by model year 2026 and 100% by 2035.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Some of the defendants are accused of participating in a hate campaign that contributed to the climate of animosity around Paty's teaching, while others allegedly aided Anzorov in preparing for the attack.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Even as Shams makes some naive and dangerous mistakes while trying to land a job, the Sufi teachings of Toufik and his father add positive lessons of love and compassion that help Shams become more grounded and confident.Alissa Simon, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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If nothing else, successive draws against Arsenal, Chelsea and City show that Dyche and his players are all still clearly pulling in the same direction despite a tough start to the season.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Not wanting to offend any guests, Cast Members (Disney’s word for all park employees) indicate a direction or place with both their index finger and middle finger together.Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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According to a 2023 American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, the education level of 31% of Tennesseans age 25 and older is a high school diploma or its equivalent.Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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This article is part of The Times’ early childhood education initiative, focusing on the learning and development of California children from birth to age 5.Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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The order notes that the man had been messaging Natalie Rupnow, the Wisconsin shooter, about attacking a government building.TODD RICHMOND, arkansasonline.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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And what was Kamala Harris’s loss to Donald Trump but a fiasco of the highest order?The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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Last year, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill into law mandating Hmong American and Asian American studies in K through 12th-grade schooling.Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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These unsettling outcomes for boys are prompting parents and educators to create innovative schooling solutions that enable all children, and especially boys, to thrive.Kerry McDonald, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Legal experts began issuing warnings last winter over Congress’s efforts to expand FISA to cover a vast range of new businesses not originally subject to Section 702’s wiretap directives.Dell Cameron, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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This approach is misaligned with key norms like the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the EU’s corporate sustainability due diligence directive (CSDDD), which require meaningful engagement with stakeholders at each stage of the due diligence process.Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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This development follows an emergency motion and preliminary injunctions regarding the charter transfer process.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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