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directly

[dih-rekt-lee, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt li, daɪ- /




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Bee Safe Mosquito Control is the first business in the US to offer this form of pest control directly to residents.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Arnault’s arrival on X was amplified by Elon Musk, who reposted the luxury tycoon’s inaugural post and endorsed the idea of communicating directly with the public rather than via the media.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Citizenship and Immigration Services allows asylum officers to bypass the need to interview certain applicants and instead refer them directly to immigration judges for removal proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

But because these storms are located directly above a fire, we would need to know the fire's exact location in advance.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

She walks directly over our heads and on to the shore.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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