direction
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Centcom said on Thursday that in the first 72 hours of the blockade, 14 vessels had "turned around to comply with the blockade at the direction of American forces".
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
It brings together traceability, micrometer-scale spatial resolution, and the ability to detect field direction within a single platform.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
Academics I spoke with all emphasized that the state of A.I. detection is much better today than it was in 2023 but cautioned against letting the narrative pendulum swing too far in the other direction.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
Until then, persistent geopolitical tensions may prevent a clear price move in one direction or the other.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
All the dogs were screaming—high-pitched deafening screams because they were impatient and wanted to run, knowing they were heading in the direction of home.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing direction
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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