compass
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“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
Back in the lab, the cores were sliced into thin sections and analyzed with a highly sensitive magnetometer capable of detecting signals far weaker than a compass needle.
From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026
The series ran from 1993 to 2001 and followed Cordell Walker, a Texas lawman who battles crime with a black belt and strong moral compass.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 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
He snaps a compass off a carabiner, shows me how to use it.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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