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directly

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




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The College Board, for instance, fully integrated the free digital-graphing tool Desmos directly into its digital SAT in 2024, and followed up by doing so with calculator-based AP exams this spring.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

“That same energy could be used much more efficiently by directly replacing fossil fuels in end uses.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

However, his initial relief disappeared when the CMS told him, because he had paid the mother directly, he would have to ask her for the refund himself.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

The researchers emphasize that the findings show associations rather than proving that screen time or particular types of physical activity directly cause changes in cognitive performance.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

“I hope you’re right,” Renata managed to say, “because it’s coming directly at us.”

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan




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