directive
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It builds on an executive directive the mayor signed in April, which aims to cut delays, introduce tech automation and speed up building permits for residential and commercial development.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
“This is not a Presidential directive, nor is it being directed by the White House,” the White House told the Post.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
An advanced healthcare directive, something else worth considering, informs your doctors what action you want them to take if or when you are unable to make decisions yourself.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
The KMT high command’s directive was for Fang to hold Hengyang for at least two weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The soldier repeated the directive, his voice more agitated.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
"The IDF takes every allegation or report raising concerns about conduct that may be inconsistent with the law or IDF directives with the utmost seriousness," it said in a statement.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
The board also said it would comply with the central bank’s directives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
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
"Just the same, though, all who leave must be considered expendable. The new directives must be followed rigidly."
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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