compass
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But these thoughts are known as ego-dystonic, which means they are in direct conflict with that person's beliefs and moral compass.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
“The public narrative that has emerged could not be further from the woman I know,” wrote one friend, who described Sangha as having a strong moral compass.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
When many of these spins align in the same direction, their combined effect creates a strong, stable magnet, like the one in a compass or on a refrigerator door.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 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
He’d used a drawing compass to outline them, so they looked more like happy polka dots than like eggs—but they were perfect if you asked me.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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