compass
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“The Europeans were perceived to have high respect for international law and a strong moral compass, so it was like getting the international stamp of approval. So we actually cared for that legitimacy,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
When many of these spins align in the same direction, their combined effect creates a strong, stable magnet, like the one in a compass or on a refrigerator door.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 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
In the world of Martin’s books, even the most duty-bound characters must find their compass in the shadow of life and memory.
From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026
Jones held the dripping candle over the protective glass cover that shielded the dancing compass needle, showing Booth the course to steer.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
Vocabulary lists containing compass
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