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compass
noun as in boundary, periphery
verb as in enclose
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Cemeteries are invaluable compasses, a theme that binds Enriquez’s essays, and “Somebody Is Walking on Your Grave” is an immersive testament to her genius.
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Pan con tomate became a compass, pointing me deeper into Spain.
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It makes the whole project less overwhelming — more a compass than a straitjacket.
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That does a number on his moral compass.
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It’s as though their guiding compass is to stay ahead of audience expectations.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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