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direction

[dih-rek-shuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk ʃən, ˈdaɪ- /




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Students ran in every direction, trying to understand what had happened.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

It doesn’t mean she’s taking direction from Mr. Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Importantly, that spin polarization can be completely reversed by changing the direction of the material's magnetization.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Olenick's group is demanding a more rigorous rulemaking process that takes direction from neuroscientists, climate scientists and education experts who can "really assess whether any of these tools belong in schools."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Down on the street, vehicles and pedestrians crowded the sidewalks and road, moving in every direction.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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