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a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct
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Recent Examples of directory
Because Wiseman wasn't part of NASA's original Artemis cadre when he was chosen for Artemis 2, other astronauts in the agency's directory may also warrant some consideration.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 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
Oh, and here’s a directory of other places to stay in the Centennial Park district.
—Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 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
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 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
Oh, and here’s a directory of other places to stay in the Centennial Park district.
—Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directory
Noun
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The process, lined out in city code, includes giving the owner 60 days to address the site’s conditions.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the accompanying postcard, revealing a custom road trip playlist that will send you off on your Rhode Island adventure with an indulgent mix of oldies and contemporary hits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Though the statute would expire after that date, FISA surveillance operates under yearlong certifications approved by a special court.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Those policies, their attorneys argue, violate state laws in California that prohibit restrictions on NIL rights, as well as federal antitrust statutes.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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In the previous three annual meetings, a majority of representatives voted to amend the SBC constitution to ban churches with women in any pastoral role.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The amendment still needs another two-thirds vote at next year's annual meeting before becoming part of the denomination's constitution.—
WTVC Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 June 2026
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Under Florida law, a first-time DUI conviction can carry penalties that include fines, probation, community service and a driver's license suspension, though any potential penalties in this case would depend on the outcome of court proceedings.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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For Claire Gregory, however, that expectation never fully aligned with reality, despite earning her law degree, passing two bar exams and working across various areas of the legal field.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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State regulations require specific teacher-to-child ratios, and those ratios become especially demanding with infants and toddlers.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The country’s ministry of culture and sports set out a series of rules and regulations which included no pyro, no face paint and no shouting of words that could be degrading towards any person on the field, not even the referee.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Authorities also urged anyone celebrating to follow NYPD instructions.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Before cleaning your oven with vinegar, consult the manufacturer's instructions.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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According to Academy rules, the number of nominees in each category is determined by the volume of submissions, with the field expanding to a sixth lead or supporting nominee only once entries cross the 80-submission threshold.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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At first glance, FIFA’s new rule may appear as basic player safety.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directory. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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