in the direction of
Example Sentences
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As the driver sped off in the direction of the suspect, the officer continued giving him instructions.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 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
For the 10-year yield, that means the breakout would come in the direction of the rising “flagpole.”
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Obediently, the children bolted in the direction of the voice.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
