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directionless

[di-rek-shuhn-lis] / dɪˈrɛk ʃən lɪs /






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Honestly, “The Bear” was Richie’s story more than anyone’s — he was certainly the “least likely to succeed” when the series began, just as deeply wounded by Mikey’s death as Carmy and far more directionless.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

If you fail, you still have a stronger résumé than 99% of students who participated in directionless internships.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026

With a manager to find and with the same unpopular people who appointed Wilfried Nancy in charge of finding him, Celtic look directionless.

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026

Still, Phillip Nova analyst Priyanka Sachdeva says the market feels “thin and directionless ahead of the OPEC+ meeting and the U.S. Thanksgiving lull.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025

Dr. Calvin coughed and there was a sudden impossible flurry of directionless energy.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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