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compass

[kuhm-puhs] / ˈkʌm pəs /






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In magnetic minerals, the alignment of electrons acts like a tiny compass pointing toward Earth's magnetic pole.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

The mythic dimension may be missing here, but Holmes darkly captivates within the narrower compass of this energizing revival.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

In the world of Martin’s books, even the most duty-bound characters must find their compass in the shadow of life and memory.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

The team sergeant instinctively put his freezing metal compass between his lips, and nearly got a frost injury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Stanton picked up the diary, then the compass.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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