directing

Example Sentences

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The Times has reported that several residents did recall some instances of sheriff’s deputies directing residents to flee before the widespread evacuation alerts were issued, but the extent of those efforts is still not clear.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"There was no version of this where I wasn't the one directing that I would personally be open to," he said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

"The restriction on education beyond grade six is a separate issue," he said, directing us to the ministry of education who would "hopefully… provide a satisfactory response".

From BBC • May 24, 2026

During one warehouse visit, a picker fulfilled an order of banana chips and chocolate in about 90 seconds, guided by a hand-held device directing her to each shelf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

On Thursday, Paul Stewart took over, directing the first read-through at the CBS studio.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow