direct
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In neighbouring Gwynedd, two young boys were praised after taking it upon themselves to direct cars through the village of Llanbedr, which has been stricken with traffic problems for decades.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
By ensuring that money is tied to real effort and sacrifice, rather than given as a casual gift, children learn the direct connection between hard work and capital, transforming a handout into a meaningful reward.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
The widening deficit was driven by a record 5.5% rise in imports and a shrinking direct investment income surplus.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Mexican officials on Wednesday announced the start of direct talks with the United States on revising the USMCA.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
He gave her a day to recover—and the deputy commander was discharged from the regiment, although it’s not obvious this was a direct result of the incident.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing direct
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Ancient Greece, Lessons 1–3
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Academy Awards, List 6
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