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directly

[dih-rekt-lee, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt li, daɪ- /




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From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Despite Beijing’s denials, these provisions directly contradict China’s constitution, which guarantees different nationalities within China the right to their own languages and customs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

The final CO2-equivalent figure includes estimates for the CO2 and other gases directly released, and is adjusted to include the indirect climate effects of aviation.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

One quirk of the trend is that hyperscalers are directly and indirectly helping to drive Micron’s operating income to such levels as their AI needs increase.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 28, 2026

I didn’t speak of it when I moved in with Aunt Tess and drew the curtains and never emerged, even when she asked me directly if I would tell her if things weren’t all right.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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