compass

Example Sentences

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“For us, being a pacifist country wasn’t just a political label. It has been our moral compass after the tragedy,” said Yagi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Back in the lab, the cores were sliced into thin sections and analyzed with a highly sensitive magnetometer capable of detecting signals far weaker than a compass needle.

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

He points out north on the map, that north on the compass and north on the map are the same.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz