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direction

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




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Investor bullish sentiment rose to 46% this week, but coming earnings and Federal Reserve meeting will be crucial for market direction.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

In a ferromagnetic state, ions align in the same direction, with each one encouraging its neighbors to do the same.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Charlotte Ashton, from school phone-free campaign group Generation Focus, agreed that head teachers need more direction on how to implement the ban.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“He’s working in the other direction to be as open as he can, which is what makes it feel so personal to the fans.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Clare gestured to the world around them, the prism of light deepening by the minute, the fitful winds blowing their fur in every direction.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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