Direct
Direct verb - To cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway.
Save
Save verb - To free from the penalties or consequences of sin.
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He's programmed not to disobey them, but at the same time was given a direct order by his immediate superior (Jim) to save Mala, which she contends will require him to help save the Terrians.
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Nia Teppelin from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann dies in the ending as a direct result of destroying the Anti-Spiral, even though Simon had spent the entire second half of the series trying to save her.
Source: Not Quite Saved Enough -
Even when Heishin comes in direct confrontation with the Prince after he traverses the labyrinth to save Teana, he just returns to his shrine and leaves Seto to deal with the Prince.
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Save and Direct. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/direct/save
Direct & Save. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/direct/save>.
Save or Direct. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/direct/save.
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