compass

Example Sentences

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“For us, being a pacifist country wasn’t just a political label. It has been our moral compass after the tragedy,” said Yagi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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

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

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

I hold my hand out, moving it until the compass points due south.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes