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directive

[dih-rek-tiv, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk tɪv, daɪ- /


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Kenya's directive to cut VAT on fuel is scheduled to last until July.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

But the president later decided he didn’t want to pursue many of the restrictions, and the directive was quickly forgotten, people familiar with the events said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

If he does not wish to be on life support, for example, this advance-healthcare directive would say so.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

That directive was put on hold by a federal court judge while a legal challenge by Anthropic works its way through the courts.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Like most advice on style that is couched as a commandment rather than an explanation, the flat directive to avoid negations is almost useless.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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