latitude

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The committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices has latitude in determining which companies make it into the S&P 500, as long as the new entrants meet various criteria around profitability, market capitalization and more.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Prosecution barrister Edward Kalber urged magistrates to send the case to crown court "to give maximum latitude for the sentencing decision".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

This alignment also reveals where the rock was located on the planet when it formed, including its latitude.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

That could give the administration broad latitude over tariffs and enforcement of recent deals.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

I have been dwelling on latitude, readily assessed by a glance at a map, because it is a major determinant of climate, growing conditions, and ease of spread of food production.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond