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direction

[dih-rek-shuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk ʃən, ˈdaɪ- /




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Crossing over a moving average can be a bullish or bearish signal, depending on the direction.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

He said: "We have seen firms either moving out of the sector or changing direction and it will continue, no question about that."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

These include ultrathin broadband polarizers that control the direction of light in compact optical systems, as well as sub-diffractional waveguides capable of guiding light through spaces smaller than those allowed by conventional optics.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

While the mayor’s race is getting national attention, voters will also decide a pivotal race for Los Angeles City Council that could have profound influence on the direction of local government.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Then it’d throw its head and snort milk in every direction and all over Lloyd.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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