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directive

[dih-rek-tiv, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk tɪv, daɪ- /


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It builds on an executive directive the mayor signed in April, which aims to cut delays, introduce tech automation and speed up building permits for residential and commercial development.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

He chose to remain given the critical juncture the firm faces, amid massive new investments and a directive to go public that he is committed to meeting, said a person familiar with his thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

“This is not a Presidential directive, nor is it being directed by the White House,” the White House told the Post.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

An advanced healthcare directive, something else worth considering, informs your doctors what action you want them to take if or when you are unable to make decisions yourself.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

When I opened it, I saw that it was a directive memo sent from Nolan Sorrento to the IOI Board of Executives.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

"The IDF takes every allegation or report raising concerns about conduct that may be inconsistent with the law or IDF directives with the utmost seriousness," it said in a statement.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Wednesday’s filing marks the latest escalation in the legal fight over conditions at the facility and the government’s lack of compliance with the court’s directives.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

To be sure, the president and the executive branch are charged with lawfully implementing congressional directives about the dispersal of appropriated funds.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

“If you don’t have an estate plan with medical directives, you might be kept alive by artificial means, even if you’ve told everyone in the family you don’t want this to happen.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

He had waited too long, the directives had changed on him.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison


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