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compass

[kuhm-puhs] / ˈkʌm pəs /






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“Chart your own course. Keep your compass true. The world is yours.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

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 Europeans were perceived to have high respect for international law and a strong moral compass, so it was like getting the international stamp of approval. So we actually cared for that legitimacy,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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

His fingers, unlike Baba’s, were clumsy around tools, especially ones as delicate as a protractor, compass, or ruler.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins




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