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directly

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




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So many moments in the show I pulled very directly from my life experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“We’re also introducing outcome-based commercial models that align pricing directly to the value derived,” co-CEO Clay Magouyrk tells analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Make sure you receive your investment statements directly, and have your accounts reviewed annually by a CPA to ensure all is A-OK.

From MarketWatch • 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

Their theories directly contradict each other, and yet both groups believe that Phineas's case supports their side.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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