directly

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Leo, the first US-born pope, has repeatedly and ever more insistently called for peace in the Middle East and this week directly urged US President Donald Trump to find an "off-ramp".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

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

Let onions, garlic or ginger sizzle until fragrant, then add your spices directly to the oil so they toast and release their full character.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“Willie is the tree growing directly above me. They keep my house together, and keep the missing page safe. Not to mention make the perfect cup of tea.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova