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directed

[dih-rek-tid, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk tɪd, daɪ- /


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A recent study involving patients with brain tumors, in whom neurogenesis was eliminated by radiation therapy directed at the hippocampus, suggests that the same relationship may exist in humans.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

Sumo Group directed questions to the state of Iowa, which declined to comment.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

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

Rangers argued the remarks were "directed at the decision, rather than representing any broader criticism of officials" when announcing their intention to contest the ban.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

But the following shout wasn’t directed at the cottage.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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