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Both came from Kieran Trippier set-pieces with Dan Burn stooping to nod in a corner at the back post before Sven Botman scored his first Newcastle goal with a well-directed header from a wide free-kick.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2023
Kuemper denied a well-directed deflection by Chris Kreider early in the second and gloved a chance by Filip Chytil at 5:21.
From Washington Times • Dec. 27, 2022
Directed by Brandon Dermer from an Alisha Ketry screenplay, “I’m Totally Fine” has a premise that could have easily skewed twee, were it not so well-written, well-directed and well-acted.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2022
It says the Legislature should “further all wise and well-directed efforts for the promotion of temperance and morality.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2022
On the night of Torrance’s church bell miracle, a well-directed flashlight would have revealed Pete’s legs dangling from the tree alongside Louie’s.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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