The new network switch supports bi-directional data flow to improve throughput.

The nonprofit focused its resources on several direct initiatives to improve neighborhood safety.

Many countries adopted direct elections to increase voter participation.

The country transitioned to a direct election for its president after decades of indirect appointments, giving citizens a more direct voice in selecting their leader.

Her ill-directed criticism discouraged the whole team from trying new ideas.

Before the annual review, I scheduled time with all my direct reports to set clear goals for the coming year.

A group of direct activists organized a peaceful blockade to draw attention to the endangered wetlands.

The party decided to hold direct primaries next spring to encourage broader voter participation.

The laboratory measured several direct currents flowing through the different experimental circuits.

The committee announced several direct cuts to the education budget, sparking protests.