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directorate

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






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Days after Maduro's ouster, Gonzalez Lopez was been named chief of the presidential guard and of the feared counter-intelligence directorate.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

“It’s a test flight and it is not without risk, but our team and our hardware are ready,” said Lori Glaze, NASA’s acting associate administrator for the exploration directorate.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

The team running the account comprises career diplomats, former journalists and online community managers who already worked at Quai’s press directorate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

He said the involvement of the directorate signalled how "seriously" phone theft was now being taken, adding: "We're putting our very best resources and assets pointed at this crime type."

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

“This is the second month the directorate has delayed your salary,” she said, and put the tea bag on his saucer in her own cup.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie