directed

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The low-budget horror flick, directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons, hit $100 million on Wednesday after just six days in theaters — a rare feat for any arthouse film.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Police have not confirmed any attacks on foreigners, although the government has condemned "criminal acts" directed at foreign nationals.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Iran for its part directed far less fire power toward Oman than its other neighbors during the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Another part of the order directed the Office of Management and Budget to “determine whether any Federal grant programs have available and relevant funding that can be directed toward applicants developing advanced AI vulnerability detection.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Anya directed them to put the branches next to the sukkah, and then they lifted her up so she could put each branch on, laying them alternating back and forth.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack