latitude

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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

Still, these 301 investigations give the administration wide latitude to act.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

It may be that he believed a surviving spouse should have the latitude to decide whether to maintain the trust in its current form.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

Defenders are given a fair bit of latitude to try to block a shot, and a natural collision will not be ruled as a penalty.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

“He did have the exact latitude and longitude, though,” Simon answered.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood