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in the direction of



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into
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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

That in turn could push the Fed back in the direction of cutting rates, rather than raising them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Moments before the incident, one of the attackers took rubber gloves from Castillo’s desk and pointed in the direction of the victim’s cell.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

In his statement to the inquest, he said Noah was running up in the direction of a neighbouring home, towards the rear of the house.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

She ran down the hall and heaved it in the direction of the front door.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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