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directory

[dih-rek-tuh-ree, -tree, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk tə ri, -tri, daɪ- /


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She created a directory of her daughter’s friends’ numbers, and the girls would call each other to make bike-riding plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

However, Sherborne produced emails in court indicating the Mail newspapers had provided access to the electoral roll and phone directory for journalists' research.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

He’s listed on another university web page directory for “Integrative Biology and Physiology” as an associate adjunct professor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Picture this: Panda Express, Jamba Juice and a combo Dunkin’-Baskin Robbins all within eyesight of one another — a food-court fever dream ripped straight from a 2003 mall directory.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

“The one of you, is it from the directory or Instagram?”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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