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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

You can start with the IRS directory of credentialed professionals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 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

According to the mall’s online directory, popular shops such as Victoria’s Secret, Vans and Kay Jewelers are still open.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

“I’m not allowed to give out Mrs. Hayes’s address, but I’ll bet the public library has a directory of nursing homes in the state.”

From "Doing Time Online" by Jan Siebold




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