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directly

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




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Directly owned real estate would be exempt because it is already subject to property taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Directly placing instruments around distant stars to measure space weather is not possible.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Directly owned HSAs are funded with after-tax dollars, but you can claim a tax deduction for the amount you contribute.

From Barron's • Oct. 5, 2025

Directly across the street lived Jeanette Hogan, who said she did not know the Bartkus name, and had not seen occupants in the house for several months.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025

Directly in front of us, inside the sphere, the massive front doors of Castle Anorak had just swung open, and now a single Sixer avatar was emerging from within.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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