directed

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For much of the match, supporters directed their frustration towards the hierarchy, while also chanting for former owner Roman Abramovich.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Central Command said it has directed 28 vessels External link to return to port since the U.S. naval blockade began last week.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The latest in the string of recent burglaries occurred after Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that she had directed the Los Angeles Police Department to increase patrols along Ventura Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Then, there was “Ladies and Gentlemen . . . 50 Years of SNL Music,” a feature-length documentary directed by Questlove about the show’s truly iconic and totally unique musical performances.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

In a scene that sounded remarkably like what Voight had just told Crandell, the force of the eruption was directed laterally, out from the side of the volcano.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone