And suddenly, about three years ago, I realized it was a direct message.

Either his mother or father must have vouched for him because, after that, he'd been given the direct message.

I do a direct message, and it says "Recipient not following."

The music is complex but its message serene and direct.

Couldn't you have sent a more direct message to the Emperor?

It is written in the 2nd person, a direct message to the dead friend.

Beyond the immediate responses, there was a more direct message for Germany.

Still, he tried too keep his own message simple and direct.

It must be a strong, clear and direct message in support of farmers.