directories

plural of directory

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Recent Examples of directories Phone numbers for Taylor or his family members were not available or found in online directories. ABC News, 17 June 2026 But there is still a lack of awareness about the opportunities available, partly because these factories often lack a strong internet presence, such as social media strategies and placement in directories. Sj Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 If your phone number varies across different directories, or if your service list is vague, the AI may not show your business to a high-intent customer. Boris Dzhingarov, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Programs listed through directories like Broken Heart Retreats emphasize connecting travelers experiencing similar emotional challenges, blending wellness tourism with facilitated recovery experiences. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026 On one screen plays business directories from Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria from 1938, a decade before the establishment of Israel; on another, Mograbi scrolls through the Yellow Pages for Gaza in 2023. Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026 Internationally, a worldwide list of directories is provided by UN Women, with national agencies on The Pixel Project. Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 May 2026 Online directories of Muslim mental health providers have also been created. Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026 Look through your family tree for inspiration, or even check public directories for gender-neutral last names. Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directories
Noun
  • The collection pushed Dior’s codes into rougher territory.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
  • The approach represents a concrete step towards fault tolerance using Quantum Low-Density Parity Check (QLDPC) codes on planar hardware that IQM uses.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Uthmeier wrote the opinion in response to a question from Senator Clay Yarborough about whether existing Florida statutes require a school district to accommodate such requests.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
  • The statutes underneath it, ECOA aside, do not.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • That includes the 2013 Supreme Court decision that allowed states and counties with a history of discriminatory voting rules to make changes without prior approval from the Department of Justice.
    Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • While there are a few unspoken rules for the main course—most people stick to the classic protein, starch, and vegetable combo—appetizers can be practically anything.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Kirkmeyer has campaigned on affordability and safety issues, Bottoms is pushing for a redo of the state's education system among other things and Marx wants to cut regulations and lower the cost of living.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • The investigation also compliments previous claims that CCC’s regulations impede coastal infrastructure projects, which has drawn criticism from multiple political fronts over the last year.
    Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Now, note that the court didn’t explicitly bless the bylaws.
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Possible changes could include changes in DXL’s business, corporate structure, certificate of incorporation, bylaws, capitalization, board of directors and management, Zodiac said.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • The official spoke on the condition anonymity on ground rules set by the White House.
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 June 2026
  • Bills were introduced in Springfield over the spring to impose ground rules on data center development.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Chula Vista, Coronado, Poway, San Marcos and Santee adopted ordinances last year to prohibit e-bikes for children younger than 12, and a pilot program under Assembly Bill 2234 beefed up e-bike laws.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026
  • Other capital region law enforcement agencies have also taken steps to address the increase in incidents involving electric bikes and motorcycles, issuing citations or adopting local ordinances governing their use.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Starting in the late 1950s and accelerating in the 1970s, several states enacted laws that required a date label on certain foods.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • The statement also said Blue Island police are focused on preventing crime, responding to emergencies and enforcing state and local laws, not federal immigration enforcement, as that’s the responsibility of federal agencies.
    Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

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