direction

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“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

Co-corresponding author Director Kyungjae Myung remarked, "This study demonstrates that controlling the stability of DNA repair proteins can directly impact cancer cell survival. It also highlights a new therapeutic direction for overcoming drug resistance."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Lead researcher, associate Prof Anja Heilmann, said the research found smacking "does not help children and all the effects that we did find were in the direction of a harmful outcome".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Sachin Maharaj, an education professor at University of Ottawa, called the proposal "a step towards the right direction," with a "recognition that social media is associated with behavioral and social issues."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Midnight gallops off in every direction as Caesar shifts in the saddle, gazing every which way.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes