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orientation

[awr-ee-uhn-tay-shuhn, -en-, ohr-] / ˌɔr i ənˈteɪ ʃən, -ɛn-, ˌoʊr- /


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Writing new data usually involves applying an external magnetic field to change the orientation of these regions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

"The candidates' foreign policy orientation is of great importance to me," said retired teacher Georgi Lyubenov, 77, without saying which direction he would like the country to go in.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

He’s being given the orientation: Here’s where we keep the pitchforks.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

“This is about modernity. It is epic in sweep. It’s the whole picture. Don’t miss the forest because of the orientation of the trees.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

She’d done fine in school and at the Sky Trails orientation.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

"The Fifa World Cup 2026 is an inclusive event that welcomes people from all backgrounds. Fans of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome at matches and events," it said in a statement.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

In tongue muscle, the method highlighted layered fiber orientations linked to movement and flexibility.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 9, 2025

Inside a nucleus, each proton and neutron behaves like a tiny magnet, and their orientations depend on how these particles are arranged.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2025

“It’s weird to think about a life in the vertical as opposed to the horizontal,” Nordwind said with a laugh, referring to the respective orientations of videos on TikTok and YouTube.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025

Do you need help getting to the orientations tomorrow?

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton


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