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[kuhm-puhs] / ˈkʌm pəs /






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But these thoughts are known as ego-dystonic, which means they are in direct conflict with that person's beliefs and moral compass.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“The public narrative that has emerged could not be further from the woman I know,” wrote one friend, who described Sangha as having a strong moral compass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The researchers also identified the oldest known geomagnetic reversal, a process in which Earth's magnetic field flips so that a compass would point south instead of north.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

The mythic dimension may be missing here, but Holmes darkly captivates within the narrower compass of this energizing revival.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

She pulled out her compass, a comb, a mirror—and a handkerchief.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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