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orientation

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


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As these sediments accumulated, they preserved the orientation of the magnetic field at the time.

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

A few weeks after the election, I’d gone with Barack to Washington for a daylong orientation offered to newly elected senators and their spouses.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

"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

Many of the galaxies in the thin strand appear to be rotating in the same direction as the filament itself, far more often than would be expected if their orientations were random.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 25, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025

Do you need help getting to the orientations tomorrow?

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton


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