in the direction of
Example Sentences
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Mr. O’Connell argues that, besides moving in the direction of home, the chief activity of the Greek army was “the acquisition of humans.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The dollar index’s flag led to a test of support at the breakout point, and was resolved in the direction of the uptrend that preceded it to confirm the long-term breakout.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 26, 2026
Hutchinson is a longtime community activist and commentator, and he had just launched a torpedo in the direction of City Hall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
Because those winds move eastward in the direction of the planet's rotation, they heat the evening region more strongly.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 11, 2026
Duane glanced nervously in the direction of the Cold, Cold Ocean and saw something that made him grow frantic with fear.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
