directly
Example Sentences
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Since reports of the remarks emerged, Musk’s denunciations have taken aim at Bastian directly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
It fell to 900,000 directly attributable deaths in 2023, making it the 14th leading cause of death.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Starting Sept. 30, people who call or text 988 can once again be connected directly with counselors trained to support young LGBTQ+ people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Unlike money held in a conventional bank account, cryptocurrency is often controlled directly by the owner through digital wallets or physical storage devices.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
This last announcement feels pointed directly at me so I slide off the sofa and open my assigned locker.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing directly
"We Grow Accustomed to the Dark" by Emily Dickinson
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