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director

[dih-rek-ter, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk tər, daɪ- /


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"We're losing the species that are really rare and special here because of the excess nutrients," said Claire Newill, the organisation's Wessex deputy director.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

After decades spent shaping modern movies without ever taking home a competitive Oscar, actor Glenn Close and director Ridley Scott will finally receive statuettes from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Princeton’s director of media relations said the university didn’t have anything to add beyond Tuohey’s update and said he wasn’t available for comment.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A largely unknown second act came as he served as lead independent director for JPMorgan Chase, a post in which he presided over investigations and advised Chief Executive Jamie Dimon through the financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The weather didn’t stop director Howard Hawks from getting the cameras rolling on Battle Cry.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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