directed

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Roosevelt directed Garfield to engage in a three-step campaign: Build a record against targeted companies; leak their worst offenses to the press to generate outrage; then press Congress for action against the offenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

On Monday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the recent "protests and criminal acts directed at foreign nationals" did not reflect government policy, describing them as "isolated acts of criminality".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

But it was directed at one person present: Wes Streeting, the health secretary.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Since that dazzling evening, Calva, 34, has capitalized on the spotlight that “Babylon,” directed by Oscar winner Damien Chazelle, put on his burgeoning career.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Pass your homework to the person in front of you,” she directed.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows