directed
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Over the years, its scientists have built an extensive research program investigating how precisely directed sound waves might be used to treat a wide range of medical conditions.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
I had never realised how stressful that part of management was until we started to lose a few games and every bit of criticism was directed on to my lap.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
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
“If this is all about a way to look at shrinking ourselves into being only a Swiss bank, well I don’t really see our flow of assets being directed to Switzerland.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
“Oh no, you don’t,” Babulya growled, and she directed another branch to wrap around Sigurd’s chest.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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