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 months of being caught in this current, the iceberg has finally escaped and is now drifting into the Southern Ocean in the direction of South Georgia. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 Flight tracking data shows that a plane departed from Damascus airport at just before 2 a.m. local time on Sunday in the direction of the coast before making a sudden U-turn over the city of Homs and disappearing off the map. —

Sophie Tanno, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024 James was very involved in the direction of the art. —

Angela Andaloro, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 Regardless, things are going to soften up in June as you get set free in the direction of safety and clarity. —

Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024 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 31 Dec. 2024.

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