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as in channeled
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
the aqueduct directs the water into an artificial lake
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as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
our tour guide directed us to wait in front of the building until she could rejoin us
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as in ordered
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the caretaker directed that all of the windows be closed before we left
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as in supervised
to look after and make decisions about
the music teacher directs both the student orchestra and the marching band
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as in aimed
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
we quickly directed our attention toward the noise coming from the rear
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as in steered
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
the guide directed the tour through the museum with commendable efficiency and expertise
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Recent Examples of directed
Lloyd directed Evita at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre as part of the 2019 season.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Of the 87 feature films announced thus far, 36 titles (41 percent) are directed by first-time feature film directors.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Diversity remains a cornerstone of Sundance’s mission, with nearly half of this year’s films directed by women and 45% by filmmakers identifying as people of color.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
The special will be directed by Sandra Restrepo.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Of the 87 feature films announced thus far, 36 titles (41 percent) are directed by first-time feature film directors.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Diversity remains a cornerstone of Sundance’s mission, with nearly half of this year’s films directed by women and 45% by filmmakers identifying as people of color.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
The special will be directed by Sandra Restrepo.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors claimed Bateman instructed his followers from jail to kidnap the girls and transport them over state lines.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors claimed that Bateman instructed his followers to kidnap several girls, taken from his home and placed in group homes by the the Department of Child Services, and transport them over state lines.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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This time, proceedings were supervised (in part) by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Memphis police never adopted policies and procedures to direct the unit, despite alarms that it was minimally supervised, according to the Justice Department report.Adrian Sainz, Jonathan Mattise, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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While Mercury Records steered the promotional ship, Big Loud held its own.William Earl, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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Although the original game was played by pressing buttons as cellphones lacked touchscreens, the snake in Nothing’s version is steered using directional screen swipes, while a double tap pauses the action, according to Retro Dodo.Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
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The sentence, requested on Tuesday, includes two years under house arrest with electronic monitoring and three years suspended.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The final motion requested a dismissal once again, as election crimes can only be introduced by the county district attorney, not the state’s attorney general.Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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Moments later, a portion of the truck, operated by Groot Waste Management, suddenly exploded and injured two police officers and a firefighter.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Presenting himself as an entertainer, and never as a psychic, who operated on the basis of suggestion, and not the paranormal or supernatural, The Amazing Kreskin was born.Marc Berman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Potential customers will be guided through the process in order to create their ideal cognac.Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company raised its sales guidance for the year but guided down on the earnings side.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Galliano’s cultural impact and technical and inventive Margiela creations have had a halo effect on the brand as a whole, Margiela parent company OTB’s founder and chairman Renzo Rosso told Vogue Business in a recent interview.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Salt Lake County Jail told Newsweek Murray was released on Tuesday.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Anyone with information on Bryan’s whereabouts is asked to contact Det.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Any witnesses or drivers in the area with dashboard camera footage have been asked to contact Trooper Timothy Wengloski at 860-848-6500.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Directed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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