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directly

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




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“We’re also introducing outcome-based commercial models that align pricing directly to the value derived,” co-CEO Clay Magouyrk tells analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Make sure you receive your investment statements directly, and have your accounts reviewed annually by a CPA to ensure all is A-OK.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

But by steering the live-action Prime Video adaptation directly into the anxieties of the zeitgeist, showrunner Eric Kripke has transformed the superhero satire into a terrifying tale about the perils of authoritarianism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The mystery remains difficult to solve because the full sequence of events that led to life is impossible to observe directly and extremely challenging to recreate.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“He texted this morning like nothing was wrong. At lunchtime, he sent another message explaining why the sun and moon look bigger on the horizon than when they’re directly above.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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