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directness

[di-rekt-nis, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt nɪs, daɪ- /














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"They've brought real pace and directness to the attack, and Gabriel Jesus has given them another option up front. It's been pivotal."

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Cramer told me all this, with remarkable directness, in a lengthy interview in the basement where he records interviews for various UFO shows.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

The wingers, often in one-against-one situations, are encouraged to play with directness and pace before shooting, or more commonly cutting the ball back for the centre-forwards to finish moves.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

It was wrapped in a directness that he had spent years avoiding.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026

His directness took her by surprise, as did his unwitting use of the Swanburne motto.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood


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