directly
Example Sentences
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But spend some time with the author who created these characters and he will tell you the story, directly and in detail.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Yet, these communities are facing real health consequences tied directly to regional water policy choices and lack of action to manage this emerging environmental crisis.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Drop in quick-cooking noodles and let them soften directly in the soup.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
This approach allowed them to identify mutations directly within genes.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
The roar of the helicopter grew louder; she knew it was directly in front of the cabin.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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