direct
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The CSM said magistrates, who in the French system direct police in the conduct of a criminal investigation, lacked the financial and manpower resources to do their work correctly.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
After recent strikes, President Trump reportedly asked Israel to end attacks; both Israel and Iran agreed to cease direct operations.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
However, Philippine banks’ direct financial exposure to the Middle East remains small.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
For current students, direct payments may solve the immediate problem.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
I direct my voice through the round hole in the glass, twist my ponytail around my finger.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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Vocabulary lists containing direct
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Ancient Greece, Lessons 1–3
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Academy Awards, List 6
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