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direction(s)

[di-rek-shuhnz, dahy-rek-shuhnz] / dɪˈrɛk ʃənz, daɪˈrɛk ʃənz /


directions




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The machines failed in opposite directions, often instructively.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

“Stocks that move this violently in both directions tend to keep doing so, and today’s rally, however well justified by the news, doesn’t change that underlying volatility,” Friedman said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

Train operator Southern Rail said trains between London Victoria and Eastbourne will be cancelled this weekend as the line between Haywards Heath and Lewes has been closed indefinitely in both directions.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

"Future research must move in new directions working in genuine partnership with communities connected to these remains, considering preservation before any biomolecular work begins."

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

I crane my neck in all directions, but Somewhere doesn’t look like much of a place at all.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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