orientation

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The cosmic microwave background — the afterglow of the Big Bang — shows a small but persistent asymmetry: a preference for one spatial orientation over its mirror image.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

But judges also have ethical obligations that typically prevent them from speaking directly to these ongoing threats, as well as an orientation toward maintaining silence on public political matters.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

“Our diversified and resilient business model and long-term orientation have served our shareholders well for a long period of time and will continue to do so.”

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“When we talk to freshmen during their orientation week, we’re in front of the students telling them, ‘You’ve got to start thinking about your career in tandem with your academic experience.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

I listen vacantly because, like most of the other people in my orientation group, I hadn’t opted for the health insurance—the employee contribution seemed too high.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich