directed
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In voting to abandon the road elevation project, the supervisors directed county staff to immediately begin developing plans to reroute the road and to approach — and potentially negotiate with — land owners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
United supporters chanted Carrick's name as the former England international made his way to the tunnel after the match, but quickly directed boos at the players once Carrick had made his way off the pitch.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Ali directed the operation, in which several British nationals drove three white vans, one of which was carrying drums of fuel, to just outside the base.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Taylor said Counter Terrorism Policing had seen "a range of incidents in recent months that we believe have been directed by the Iranian state".
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Find your spots. Buckle up,” the trolley automat directed.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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