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directorial

[dih-rek-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-, dahy-rek-] / dɪ rɛkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-, ˌdaɪ rɛk- /
ADJECTIVE
administrative
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This dark dramedy exploring class disparities and violence is Rafael Manuel’s directorial debut.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

In his directorial debut, John Travolta takes a swing so big that it knocks him off his feet and jettisons him into the air — 30,000 feet in the air, to be exact.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

Already bursting with passion to be world-premiering his directorial debut, “Propeller One-Way Night Coach,” Travolta was moved to tears.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

Hollywood star John Travolta has been surprised with an honourary Palme d'Or, the Cannes equivalent of a lifetime achievement award, while premiering his directorial debut at the film festival.

From BBC May 15, 2026

They lined up to board the bus while the scene in my head began to go off on its own, to stop taking my directorial notes.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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