directed
Example Sentences
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The White House directed questions about the proposed budget to the Office of Management and Budget, which did not immediately respond to MarketWatch’s request for comment.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
"You're getting sacked in the morning," was the chant directed at Slot by the gleeful City supporters as their side scored four goals in 20 minutes either side of half-time.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
He directed the Bureau of Prisons to take up the task.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Light offers significantly more available bandwidth, avoids interference with existing wireless systems, and can be directed with high precision.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
The goose directed the whale to a quiet, empty cove and soon the robot was standing on dry land again.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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