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direction

[dih-rek-shuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk ʃən, ˈdaɪ- /




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Yields, which move in the opposite direction of bond prices, remained choppy into the afternoon of the U.S. trading session.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Head coach Craig Bellamy says he has been through a "really difficult" spell because of criticism aimed in his direction during Wales' winless run.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

But the production here betrays its economy, and the direction, by Garth Davis and Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, remains earthbound, held down by mournful strings and devoid of color.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Ellison will stay on as chairman and CEO, focusing on strategy, creative direction and technology, while Kreiz will handle day-to-day operations and the integration of the two businesses, the company said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

“Yes, sir,” Elliot said as we changed direction and headed toward the kitchen.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

For years, Bohegan has been throwing out prompt-like directions such as “think like an analyst” or “let’s red team this.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Finding a way for your club to win takes a manager in lots of different directions but they all involve time - on the grass or with social interaction with the players.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

To explore that communication, Javadzadeh and her colleagues trained mice to tell the difference between two visual patterns tilted in opposite directions.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

Then at San Quentin, Shermantine made a deal with a bounty hunter to provide directions to the remains.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

I hear them hurry to Ma from different directions, to help her prepare what they have no idea will be our last supper together.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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