directed

Example Sentences

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The White House directed comments about the decision to the justice department.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But comments directed toward Scott’s wife on social media afterward were beyond alarming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Written and directed by Curry Barker — a 26-year-old film-school dropout who gained popularity on YouTube and TikTok — the movie has grossed $104.8 million in the U.S. and $148 million worldwide.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The production, directed by Jo Bonney, features original music by Aimee Mann and choreography by Sonya Tayeh.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Even though she was smiling, her voice had a combination of strain and relief that Coal had heard in other mothers’ voices, but never directed toward himself.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste