direction
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The survey has a margin of error of 2% in either direction.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
They propelled stocks on the way up, but now will work in the opposite direction on the way down.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
“The balance of risks has shifted in a more asymmetric direction for Asian currencies, with downside risks dominating,” the senior currency analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Co-corresponding author Director Kyungjae Myung remarked, "This study demonstrates that controlling the stability of DNA repair proteins can directly impact cancer cell survival. It also highlights a new therapeutic direction for overcoming drug resistance."
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
There was a loud bang from the direction of the door, but I didn’t dare look back.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing direction
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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