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latitude

[lat-i-tood, -tyood] / ˈlæt ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /


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It was the kind of scrap fans love to see in big games, and referee Anthony Taylor had allowed both players some latitude.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Will Vance, considered by many to be a candidate for president in 2028, have wide latitude to cut a deal with Iran?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The reform has the backing of governors from the Andean provinces, who would have greater latitude to green-light mining projects.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

By analyzing these signals, researchers can determine both the orientation and latitude of rocks when they formed, effectively turning them into a kind of ancient GPS.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

No matter where on the globe the observer is, an accurate measurement of that star’s height, or altitude, and the use of proper almanacs or tables will provide latitude.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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