Example Sentences

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The agency said starting on Sunday, it was directing its Transportation Security Administration to close the expedited services to airport travelers to conserve resources.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

A few things are already clear from the best video angle out now: Pretti was directing traffic on a Minneapolis street.

From Slate • Jan. 24, 2026

The gain erases a move lower that followed a post by President Donald Trump saying he was directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion of mortgage-backed securities earlier this month.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

In what is believed to be a reference to Kimambi last month, Tanzania's Attorney-General Hamza Johari said it was "impossible" how "one person outside the country" was directing people through social media.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

A cop in a rain slicker was directing traffic at the intersection.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt