directed

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Congress directed the surplus into the trust funds, on the theory that the pot of money would be available later if tax revenues fell below benefit payouts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Two recent horror movies directed by viral YouTube sensations are outperforming big-budget franchise films at the box office this summer.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Only a handful of the adaptations of Mary Shelley’s beloved classic have been directed by women.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“We’re directed at where the viewers are,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Then Bobby’s royal displeasure was directed at another Icelander, Gudmundur Thorarinsson.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady