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directly

[dih-rekt-lee, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt li, daɪ- /




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Woodward, who now directly oversees antitrust enforcement, has said internally that he favors avoiding drawn-out, manpower-intensive litigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

In humans, vitamin B12 is directly needed by only two enzymes, the proteins that help chemical reactions happen in the body.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

But are further pullbacks in the cards now that U.S. investors will soon have a way to buy SK Hynix directly instead of having to purchase ETFs that own local shares?

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

While IOC president Kirsty Coventry has said she is against offering Olympic prize money,, external she feels the organisation must "find more ways to directly impact athletes and help them on their journey".

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

A little farther along, just as Rowdy and I rounded a bend in the road, I stopped and stared in wonderment at the sight directly ahead.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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