compass

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The researchers also identified the oldest known geomagnetic reversal, a process in which Earth's magnetic field flips so that a compass would point south instead of north.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 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

While history provides a guide to what’s likely to come next, it’s more of a compass than a GPS.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

A compass and flashlight in case he got lost.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis