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  • adjective Not directed.

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non- +‎ directed

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Examples

  • Because of the ironic power of surrender, one of the most potent forms of the mind-power effect is the type of prayer called nondirected prayer.

    Meditation as Medicine M.D. Dharma Singh Khalsa 2001

  • Because of the ironic power of surrender, one of the most potent forms of the mind-power effect is the type of prayer called nondirected prayer.

    Meditation as Medicine M.D. Dharma Singh Khalsa 2001

  • Unfortunately, making a "nondirected" kidney donation requires clawing through walls of skepticism on all sides.

    The Kindness of Strangers 2008

  • While most back out or are disqualified for medical reasons, notably high blood pressure or obesity, the registry so far has attracted plenty of the nondirected donors.

    ...With Functioning Kidneys for All 2009

  • It allows the generosity of nondirected donors to be multiplied over and over again.

    ...With Functioning Kidneys for All 2009

  • Under the current contract, UBS receives the bulk of Schwab's nondirected customer orders whether they are listed on venues including New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Amex or the Nasdaq Stock Market, according to Schwab's website.

    UBS, Schwab Extend Order-Flow Deal Jacob Bunge 2011

  • A chain makes that gift even more appealing, since the nondirected donor helps not just one person but a whole series of patients.

    ...With Functioning Kidneys for All 2009

  • The registry also operates as a clearinghouse for prospective nondirected donors.

    ...With Functioning Kidneys for All 2009

  • Just as the National Kidney Registry initially screens nondirected altruistic donors, a central organization could do the same for prospective kidney vendors.

    ...With Functioning Kidneys for All 2009

  • These steps reduce the burden on busy transplant centers, who can find dealing with prospective nondirected donors a distracting time sink.

    ...With Functioning Kidneys for All 2009

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