direction
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In 1994, the U.S. team’s success, together with Rothenberg’s organizational skills, dramatically changed the direction of soccer in this nation and left a legacy that is still being felt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“The balance of risks has shifted in a more asymmetric direction for Asian currencies, with downside risks dominating,” the senior currency analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Because those winds move eastward in the direction of the planet's rotation, they heat the evening region more strongly.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Let’s now turn to the daily charts of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, the two leading underwriters for these blockbuster IPOs, to assess their near-term technical direction.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Maggie waved in the general direction of the truck.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing direction
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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