direct positive
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Booking hasn’t noted a direct positive effect on earnings from AI, but on Tuesday recorded higher sales and profit in the third quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
Time after time, studies have shown that advancing opportunities for women and girls has a direct positive effect on a nation’s overall economic growth, sustainable development and peace.
From Time ● Jun. 24, 2014
If you want to make yourself feel better and make a direct positive impact on someone else—tip well.”
From Slate ● Nov. 10, 2011
"It is enabling the delivery of improved public services at a reduced cost, and having a direct positive impact on the Scottish economy," said Finance Secretary John Swinney.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2011
Sometimes it is seen in hints and shown by indirection but in other instances it is direct, positive, powerful.
From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10 The Guide by Sylvester, Charles Herbert
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