directed

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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

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

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

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

The trees had risen to meet him as he darted back the way his father had directed.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray