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directly

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




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The pact does not directly address complaints of unhappy policyholders who say Lara’s administration has failed to hold State Farm accountable, which the insurance department has disputed.

From Los Angeles Times

Asked if Colombo was under pressure from the United States to not repatriate the Iranians, Herath did not answer directly.

From Barron's

Pezeshkian instead directly acknowledged that neighbouring countries had been targeted and said Iranian forces had now been asked to stop striking them unless attacks on Iran originate from their territory.

From BBC

The Foreign Office will contact people directly to issue them a ticket and will prioritise those who are vulnerable, such as those with urgent medical needs.

From BBC

The soaring price of oil and natural gas will lead directly to higher profits for Russian producers.

From The Wall Street Journal