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orientation

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


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In 2016, the king made headlines again by giving an impassioned speech , externalsupporting diversity of religion, ethnicity and sexual orientation.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

They recorded the position and orientation of each body, along with its relationship to the chamber's architectural features.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

The December 2024 collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime sharply changed the regional orientation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

More important, it provides an orientation to the famed destination through Yurok culture, said Jessica Carter, senior program director at Save the Redwoods League.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

It is our rudder too, essential for the ship’s orientation in the dark of space, to find our way through this unexplored part of the cosmic ocean.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

"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

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

In California, sex education curriculum must recognize that people have different sexual orientations, including same-sex relationships.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 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

Beyond that, they were of many backgrounds and sexual orientations.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart




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