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directorate

[dih-rek-ter-it, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk tər ɪt, daɪ- /






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There, she communicated with her family and two men - a former law enforcement officer and a current officer in the MoD's main intelligence directorate.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Turkey's religious affairs directorate mentioned the stand-up show, without naming Göktaş, in its weekly sermon on Friday which is read out in all the country's mosques.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

“It’s a test flight and it is not without risk, but our team and our hardware are ready,” said Lori Glaze, NASA’s acting associate administrator for the exploration directorate.

From Slate Mar. 13, 2026

Antitrust officials said they were requesting the competition directorate to open proceedings against the companies.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 25, 2026

“This is the second month the directorate has delayed your salary,” she said, and put the tea bag on his saucer in her own cup.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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