directly
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Because that study was conducted in animals, the findings cannot be directly applied to people, but they add to the broader evidence that oral bacteria can influence the nitrate pathway.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Writing in the Guardian, philosophers Mark Alfano and Michał Klincewicz called this AI-generated “slopaganda” — and argued that it works precisely because the aesthetic presentation bypasses reasoning and hits our emotions directly.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
She said Gwent Police previously denied responsibility when it "directly affected outcomes for victims... which raises questions about the sincerity of that apology".
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“I couldn’t communicate with the woman I loved directly, but I got the dopamine hit from AImee that I used to get from her.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
The drive-in directly in front of him featured a large metallic awning— light brown and yellow with green trim.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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