compass

Example Sentences

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Inside these structures, tiny magnetic moments, which behave like miniature compass needles, align in circular patterns.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

The series ran from 1993 to 2001 and followed Cordell Walker, a Texas lawman who battles crime with a black belt and strong moral compass.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 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

So this is really sort of the compass, the North Pole, everything has to be focused on that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

But the needle on the compass indicated they were headed north.

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