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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The three men take off in the direction of the stones.
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Inflation and economic growth play a major role in the direction of mortgage rates.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The suspect then fled on foot to a back alley and then hopped on a bicycle in the direction of Central Park.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
While pointing the gun in the direction of the Lyft, which was driving away, the weapon fired and struck her daughter in the left shoulder, according to the affidavit.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Inflation and economic growth play a major role in the direction of mortgage rates.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The suspect then fled on foot to a back alley and then hopped on a bicycle in the direction of Central Park.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
While pointing the gun in the direction of the Lyft, which was driving away, the weapon fired and struck her daughter in the left shoulder, according to the affidavit.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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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 6 Jan. 2025.
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