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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
Select the Smart Plug, follow the instructions to plug it into a receptacle, and verify that the LED is flashing blue.
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PCMAG, 15 Feb. 2025
Application: Use a spreader for granular formulations or a sprayer for liquid ones, following the manufacturer's instructions to the letter.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Review Auction Details – Each listing includes specifications, photos and bidding instructions.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The bottom line, Nelson says, is that no one knows more about safety procedures than the flight crew — so everyone needs to remain calm and quiet and wait for instructions.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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As a result of Trump’s edicts, employees have been fired; websites have been removed; and scientific papers have been withdrawn.—
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However, on January 28, shortly before the memo’s edicts were set to take effect, U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan issued a stay on the funding freeze.—
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Cameron started his teaching career at R. T. Coles Vocational School and taught at Lincoln High School before landing a position heading the language and literature department at Penn Valley Community College.—
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After the war, Stimson returned to Columbia University to resume operating and teaching.—
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Every shift in direction (and there may be many in the beginning) is an opportunity to make adjustments rather than lament the difficulties.—
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There are some adjustments that come to the story in the finale that will affect the direction of season two.—
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Project 2025 noted that the Civil Penalty Fund was created both to provide money to compensate victims of financial rip-offs and to fund programs in financial literacy and consumer education.—
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Women are underrepresented at every stage - from education to entrepreneurship.—
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Sometimes, the goal is simply to get your tax planning in order — or figure out a new way to make payments.—
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As Mark Williams slowly works himself back into form following the rescinding of the trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, Nurkic is settling into his role as the main reserve center behind Williams and ahead of Moussa Diabate in the rotational pecking order.—
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Critics said the move depletes the government of vital data sources on American schooling and all but decimated the agency’s research division.—
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Beyond New Beginnings was created to help young women, between the ages of 18 and 26, with low income housing, completion of a high school diploma, attending post-secondary schooling or full-time employment.—
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The flurry of changes triggered by the directive has led to the erasure of articles featuring NASA astronomers from underrepresented communities that the agency published in years past, like this one.—
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However, this new directive jeopardizes programs aimed at trans students, such as support for homeless students and school mental health assistance.—
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While a full repeal is unlikely, Congress could codify clearer standards for which decisions are subject to environmental reviews, establish uniform procedures, and define the extent of judicial review, including placing limits on judicial injunctions.—
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Judge Jackson will hold a hearing on February 26 at 10:00am to consider imposing a preliminary injunction.—
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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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