Example Sentences

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But all along, Rehn said he had been directing customers to deposit their money to accounts controlled by Alameda, and had used FTX's computer code to let Alameda withdraw deposits.

From Reuters • Oct. 4, 2023

Murray was the movie’s intended lead, and it was also to star Aziz Ansari, who had been directing it and who wrote the script.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2022

The success of the venture depended on the willingness of white businesses to advertise; Black businesses in the city had been directing their marketing dollars to The Amsterdam News for half a century.

From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2021

Mr Raab said that while he was away he had been directing his team and engaging with international partners.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2021

Again they mounted, and, proceeding at a less rapid pace, they arrived towards evening at the ruined city, whither Alroy all this time had been directing his course.

From Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield