in the direction of (something)
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: so as to be approaching : toward
The car was last seen headed in the direction of the stadium.
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Then make intentional efforts in the direction of your dreams.
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Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
Drought had dried out plants in the area, and strong winds were blowing in the direction of Paradise, a town 10 miles to the southeast.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
This year’s January Barometer points in the direction of future gains for the remaining 11 months of the year — not guaranteed, but favorable.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
Ukrainian soldiers fire artillery in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on Monday.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
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Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
Drought had dried out plants in the area, and strong winds were blowing in the direction of Paradise, a town 10 miles to the southeast.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
This year’s January Barometer points in the direction of future gains for the remaining 11 months of the year — not guaranteed, but favorable.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
Ukrainian soldiers fire artillery in the direction of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, on Monday.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
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“In the direction of (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20direction%20of%20%28something%29. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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