- present participle of direct.
directing
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Robinson, whose organization supports the movement without directing it, sees the scrutiny since the summer as an opportunity to open up rather than retreat, because "people are curious to learn about us now."
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
By directing the energy into this microscopic area, the researchers were able to achieve record-breaking intensity.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
He also foresees her consolidating some departments, such as the Street Services repaving division under the city’s transportation department, and directing city departments to implement Measure HLA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
“I’m worried that the parts of directing that I’m not good at are those parts you can’t learn,” he admitted.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
A cop in a rain slicker was directing traffic at the intersection.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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