We had been given firm instructions not to get killed and then had almost got killed.

She had firm instructions that he was not available until this long meeting ended.

Oh, I shall give them firm instructions to keep their own distance from the howdah.

American diplomats who asked not to be named said they had firm instructions from Washington to see that no public debate takes place.

The schools gave teachers clearer goals and firmer instruction on how to reach them.

But Athaclena had given firm instructions to which the neo-chimps all adhered.

"Travis has given me firm instructions to see that you buy a complete wardrobe."

Wemyss had given him firm instructions to remain inconspicuous, but Willingham would be watching me closely all the same.

As we were packing to leave, my mother had firm instructions: only two suitcases per kid.

Their officers had firm instructions to arrest anyone attempting to stow away aboard any of the cargo aircraft that flew out of Sheremetevo-2.