directed

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But, since “Ridiculous,” which C.K. wrote, directed and produced, is his first comedy special for a major streaming platform in nearly a decade, some are treating it as a comeback of sorts.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

Overall, the results suggest that spontaneous, goal directed problem solving can emerge even in animals with brains far smaller than those of the vertebrates that have traditionally been studied in intelligence research.

From Science Daily • Jul. 3, 2026

They would sit through hours of proceedings until a clerk directed them to exit the courtroom, with little to no clarification on what happened in their case.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

During the world wars, when farmers were directed to grow more food, the community stopped this pastureland from being ploughed, preserving the heritage and wildlife.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

It also directed its police to hunt down Nazi spies, with help from the FBI.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield