Directly
Sic
Sic adverb - Intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase).
Both words in one sentence
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And when facing off directly, throw in a powder keg, sic a parrot on them, basically do anything to give yourself an unfair advantage, and all the while keeping in mind when to fight and when to shamelessly abandon ship.
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Popeye somehow recognized Bluto via the latter's voice, then tries to "takes [sic] off that mask" (to quote Popeye directly) by clawing at Bluto's face, which obviously doesn't work, much to Olive's disconcertion.
Source: Not a Mask
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