compass
Example Sentences
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In an era marked by burnout, sedentary lifestyles and rising mental-health struggles, progression offers a practical compass.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
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
In magnetic minerals, the alignment of electrons acts like a tiny compass pointing toward Earth's magnetic pole.
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
“Although, remember what happened when you tried to teach me to use a compass during training.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
Vocabulary lists containing compass
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Electricity and Magnetism - Introductory
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