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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
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker gave the jury instructions that the trial is continuing with the two defendants, and not to factor the absence of the other defendants in their judgment.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Choose from 10 different seed mixes, which include instructions on the best way to plant them for maximum blooms.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Cook pasta: Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente, adding remaining 2 tablespoons kosher salt to water.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
When clicking on the search result, the Washington Examiner was directed to the search page on Disaster Assistance’s website, which included instructions on where to go to buy cocaine, directing to a site advertising contact information on WhatsApp and Telegram.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Choose from 10 different seed mixes, which include instructions on the best way to plant them for maximum blooms.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Cook pasta: Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente, adding remaining 2 tablespoons kosher salt to water.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
When clicking on the search result, the Washington Examiner was directed to the search page on Disaster Assistance’s website, which included instructions on where to go to buy cocaine, directing to a site advertising contact information on WhatsApp and Telegram.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruction
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These impressions shaped by Black women have left an indelible mark on his style edicts.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the wake of Amazon’s return-to-office edict, CEOs are lining up to blame remote work for everything from productivity problems to culture woes.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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And those teachings can have an impact at home as well as in the classroom.Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Worship Now Tour Sponsored by World Vision, the Air1 Worship Now Tour is headlined by Crowder with We the Kingdom, CAIN, Passion, Jon Reddick and the inspirational teachings of special guest Louie Giglio.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Does will come from several directions, converge in the corner, and make their way back into the timber.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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By pairing two drivers to vibrate in opposite directions, the technology allows for bigger sound with fewer distortions.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Shelly is poised to finish her long years of education by completing a two-year fellowship.Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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Musk promised to find $2 trillion in savings, which could mean sharp cuts in domestic programs for education, health and housing; defense spending; and the Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid programs.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Scientists are interested in depositing diamond dust into the atmosphere in order to reflect sunlight and cool down the planet.Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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You must be connected to Wi-Fi in order to get started.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Zhou Dynasty During the Zhou dynasty in China from 1046 B.C. until 256 B.C., much of the schooling was likely done in village and district schools where young students learned to read and write using bamboo books.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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In Kentucky, a ballot initiative that would have allowed public money to go toward private schooling was defeated roughly 65% to 35% — the same margin as in Arizona in 2018 and the inverse of the margin by which Trump won Kentucky.Eli Hager, ProPublica, 9 Nov. 2024
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When Americans went on a car-buying binge after World War II, states like Michigan widened their highways with the goal of keeping traffic moving quickly, a prime directive for engineers.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Piano Lesson employs dialogue as a dynamic tool while managing to move viewers without a clear directive or resolution for the Charles family.Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Fubo’s main complaint is scheduled to go to trial next October, regardless of the outcome of the appeal of the injunction.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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The injunction has also led to turmoil throughout the federal student loan system.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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