directed

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Bass on Friday directed police to increase patrols along Ventura Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Furthermore, analysts believe “the path to commercialization could be even faster now,” seeing as the FDA has been directed to issue priority review vouchers to drug programs with breakthrough therapy designations.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

The moves against Chen prompted raids, arrests and more asset seizures directed at the Prince network in Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Then, there was “Ladies and Gentlemen . . . 50 Years of SNL Music,” a feature-length documentary directed by Questlove about the show’s truly iconic and totally unique musical performances.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

"Take the dump truck," Sam directed, and the moving man began to crawl and say "Rrrrrrrrrr," also.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry