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
So working out longitude requires Phobos to set, and working out latitude requires it to be night so I can sight Deneb.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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