directing

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For Vargas, “Mad Bills to Pay” came after directing half a dozen short films over a decade, just when he was leaving his 20s behind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

By Tuesday afternoon, the Federal Communications Commission had issued an order directing Disney’s eight ABC-owned television stations to file their broadcast license renewals within 30 days — years ahead of schedule.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

He struggled with symptoms of depression, but concealed his condition out of fear that it would disqualify him from directing traffic, said Davy, who recounted her and Joshua’s story in interviews over several months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Relatedly, another important role of active management is directing investor capital toward more productive uses — toward firms and sectors of the economy with strong future prospects.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

As he approached his turnoff, he saw several highway patrolmen directing traffic.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson