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directory

[dih-rek-tuh-ree, -tree, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk tə ri, -tri, daɪ- /


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"It's more a theme park than a shopping mall," Germany supporter Michael Karg, 48, said as he fingered through an A-Z list of restaurants on a digital directory.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

Users open up a gray pane that displays their file directory, lines of code and a chatbot window, where they can select their AI model of choice.

From MarketWatch Jun. 19, 2026

She created a directory of her daughter’s friends’ numbers, and the girls would call each other to make bike-riding plans.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

Gamestop’s official store directory showed many California stores closed all week.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 16, 2026

“There’s two village charters within walking distance—I checked the directory on the Net—and the Central Academy is just a short drive.”

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

This could involve searching through insurance directories for practitioners who accept their plans, or waiting weeks or longer to have an initial visit.

From MarketWatch Feb. 7, 2026

The draft bill excludes online encyclopaedias and educational directories from the ban.

From Barron's Jan. 26, 2026

A spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services said it is increasing oversight of insurers’ networks and their provider directories.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 18, 2025

It said these include "personnel rosters, lists of terrorist training courses, phone directories and salary documents".

From BBC Aug. 11, 2025

Looking at her, you got the feeling that this was someone who could bend iron bars and tear telephone directories in half.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl




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