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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In October, Musk signaled a fundamental shift for Tesla in the direction of self-driving cars — a professional white whale of Musk’s. —

Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024 She was headed in the direction of her Seattle residence, which was about five miles away from the disco. —

Anna Turning, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024 As an entrepreneur, advancing confidently in the direction of your dream is a journey that often feels isolating. —

Colby B. Jubenville, Phd, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 The protesters later began to march, walking along the sidewalk and under a freeway overpass in the direction of the Mexican Heritage Plaza. —

Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the direction of (something)

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