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directly

[dih-rekt-lee, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt li, daɪ- /




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When asked about the effort, Krantz, the WOW CEO, did not directly confirm involvement but also did not deny it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Much of this volatility is directly attributable to leveraged products that tend to distort and amplify sudden moves in the market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The alternative is a U.S.-led peace process between Israel and the Lebanese government that doesn’t directly involve Hezbollah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The researchers caution that the study was observational, meaning it can identify associations but cannot prove that nitrate directly causes dementia.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

I was going to finish with a squinty-eyed skewer, aimed directly at Daddy.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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