be directed

Example Sentences

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Another part of the order directed the Office of Management and Budget to “determine whether any Federal grant programs have available and relevant funding that can be directed toward applicants developing advanced AI vulnerability detection.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Extra funds should be directed toward paying down loans with interest rates of 5% or higher more aggressively, to avoid paying more in interest over time.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The studio has already announced that the next movie will be directed by Dune's Denis Villeneuve and written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The discovery centers on astrocytes, star shaped support cells in the brain, which can be directed to clear away the toxic plaque deposits commonly seen in Alzheimer's.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

I could sense his anger again, but this time it didn’t seem to be directed at me.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss