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in this direction

ADVERB
here
Synonyms
STRONG
attendant attending hither present
WEAK
available hereabouts hitherto on board on deck on hand on the spot within reach
Antonyms
WEAK
there

Example Sentences

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"I look forward to more encouraging results in this direction, which will ultimately yield an increased viability of biological systems of all scales -- from single cells to whole organs."

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Other developed markets have already moved in this direction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Many tech firms are already moving in this direction, with Google, Meta, Amazon and others increasingly securing dedicated power for their AI data centers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

It is possible that Warsh could persuade his colleagues to move in this direction.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Over time, Barack and I would take steps in this direction, hanging more abstract art and works by African American artists on the walls, for example, and mixing contemporary furniture in with the antiques.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama