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directly

[dih-rekt-lee, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt li, daɪ- /




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“We need a mayor who can communicate directly with the Spanish-speaking community,” Orozco said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"We are getting our agents directly involved because of the increase in the number of cases handled by police," an immigration official told AFP on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

She described it as "devastating", saying it felt like "hard-earned cash" being taken directly from the business.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The study indicates that gut exosomes could directly influence disease development.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

A little farther along, just as Rowdy and I rounded a bend in the road, I stopped and stared in wonderment at the sight directly ahead.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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