in the direction of (something)

phrase

: so as to be approaching : toward

The car was last seen headed in the direction of the stadium.

Examples of in the direction of (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Using this microfiber cloth, wipe the surface of the cabinets in the direction of the grain. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026

Many of the galaxies visible in spring lie in the direction of the Virgo Cluster and Coma Cluster, enormous collections of galaxies that together host thousands of members that rival our own Milky Way in scale and grandeur. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026

Pyrotechnics appeared to then be thrown from the section of Celtic fans back onto the pitch in the direction of the Rangers supporters. — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026

Long, who was wounded, fell to the ground and began firing multiple gunshots in the direction of Cobb. — David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2026