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

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

Only a handful of the adaptations of Mary Shelley’s beloved classic have been directed by women.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Most of the birds directed their attention at the dragon, who shifted uncomfortably.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack