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While both are legally binding, there is also a difference between a “do not resuscitate” directive and an advanced healthcare directive.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

Since then, a series of official statements have sought to clarify the directive.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

“The parents learn the value of those interactions with their children. The importance of spending time truly talking, not just directive talk … but open-ended questions, using songs and rhymes, storytelling, descriptive language.”

From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026

After this article was published, Justice Department spokeswoman Emily Covington said the official who sent the Wednesday email directing the pause had misunderstood a directive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

"Certain charges have just been made . . ." "Charges? Have I failed to carry out some directive?"

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

Filippi also claims he refused to comply with directives that he believed would put passengers in harm’s way and said that Kettle downplayed risks or dismissed them outright.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

To be sure, the president and the executive branch are charged with lawfully implementing congressional directives about the dispersal of appropriated funds.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

“If you don’t have an estate plan with medical directives, you might be kept alive by artificial means, even if you’ve told everyone in the family you don’t want this to happen.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

Warren suggested that Venturella’s recusal related to “particular matters” involving Geo Group would allow him to still play a role in developing policies, directives and guidances that could present a conflict of interest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Father was not here yet with directives for today, so I went to my bedroom.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon