in the direction of (something)
idiom
: so as to be approaching : toward
The car was last seen headed in the direction of the stadium.
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After beating Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins in a 1-on-1 drill to start Tuesday’s joint practice, Mitchell shouted in the direction of several media members who witnessed him make Wiggins look bad at the line of scrimmage.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2025
Signs are pointing in the direction of a near future in which Medicare beneficiaries will have at least some access to weight loss drugs.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
One of those passengers walked around to the front of the car and began firing in the direction of the officer.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
However, care must be taken to never point a telescope or binoculars in the direction of the rising sun, as doing so could result in a permanent loss of vision.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 July 2025
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James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2025
Signs are pointing in the direction of a near future in which Medicare beneficiaries will have at least some access to weight loss drugs.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
One of those passengers walked around to the front of the car and began firing in the direction of the officer.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
However, care must be taken to never point a telescope or binoculars in the direction of the rising sun, as doing so could result in a permanent loss of vision.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the direction of (something)
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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 12 Aug. 2025.
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