directing

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That keen eye for style is no accident: Once upon a time, after the festival run of “I Promise You Anarchy,” Calva planned to quit acting and study film directing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

You wouldn't see such gesticulation from a posse of policemen directing traffic at a busy crossroads.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

As the need for the community outreach waned, Morad lost touch with the mother she had teamed up with and refocused her energy on directing the newborn nursery at Vanderbilt Health.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

The union’s local directing business representative, Jeff Santini, said many didn’t believe the company’s explanation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

A uniformed air raid warden starts blowing his whistle, windmilling his arm, directing people toward an open doorway in a stone building.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin