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directness

[di-rekt-nis, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt nɪs, daɪ- /














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Do these trends point to a regression in tactics by Premier League teams, who now favour physicality and directness over technical prowess?

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

It was wrapped in a directness that he had spent years avoiding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

But when he got it right, his lyrics had an aphoristic directness that made them seem more hewn than written.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

His progressive carries - how frequently he moves the ball towards goal - highlight his directness and willingness to take on defenders, which added dynamism to Forest's attack.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

I’m taken aback by the directness and even the sincerity of this speech.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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