direct
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A harness allows users to control and direct models, much like a harness allows a rider to guide a horse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Freeman was sentenced to 18 months probation, 240 hours of unpaid work, and a 12-month restriction of liberty order, as a direct alternative to custody.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The parks are expected to create 22,000 direct jobs, compared with around 20,000 generated by Disneyland Paris, according to the presidency.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Among the wide receivers, senior Mikey Matthews, an Irvine native, has served as Ellis’ direct guide and support system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Bobby’s prediction was calm and direct, and reveals his belief in himself and his abilities.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
A second part of the executive order directs DHS to create its own lists, which would be made available to the states.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
The memorandum directs the National Coordination Center to create a program to conduct “cyber surveillance operations” and “cyber effects operations” against foreign cyber-enabled transnational criminal organizations under the control and oversight of the federal government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The memo directs the Pentagon to pursue more direct investments in U.S. shipbuilding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The motion directs the county’s Chief Executive Office and Department of Public Health to work with County Counsel on a report due back in 60 days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Cressida directs the team to start with me at my old house.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
Since taking office, Mamdani has made a number of moves directed at the retail-and-cloud-computing giant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Ndlea chief executive Mohamed Marwa directed that the suspect be granted bail and given counselling because of her advanced age.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Firstly, they asked that the medical board directed by the Supreme Court "be permitted to complete a full and independent assessment" of Khan's health, "particularly the reported loss of vision in his right eye".
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
When she halted the project in May, Bass directed the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and the Bureau of Street Services to develop new designs to address community concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The band member groans, shakes his head, and goes on, “But first we have a short film: udeyonv .... What They’ve Been Taught, directed by Cherokee citizen Brit Hensel.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
The show could reunite him with director and producer Mark Mylod, who worked on Game of Thrones and is directing some Harry Potter episodes.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
We’re wondering whether we should continue contributing to the 529 or start directing more money elsewhere.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Robots are popping up more in everyday life in China, with trial jobs including directing traffic, cleaning houses or working on factory floors.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
After working with the first- and second-team offenses during training camp, Bennett appeared confident directing a unit that mostly included third-string players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
I announced myself to the secretary, who eyed me suspiciously before directing me into Chapman's office.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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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