directed

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Congress directed the surplus into the trust funds, on the theory that the pot of money would be available later if tax revenues fell below benefit payouts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"It would have been directed to their known position and they would have just clambered on board, just like would to get on a boat at sea."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Belfast steeled itself Wednesday for a second night of violence directed at immigrants in Northern Ireland, unrest that authorities say is being stoked by far-right activists on social media.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The judge directed the surgeon to answer, yes or no.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He put his hands on Abby’s left ankle and directed her shoe to a large root that was thigh high.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret