compass

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“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

In magnetic minerals, the alignment of electrons acts like a tiny compass pointing toward Earth's magnetic pole.

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

Jones crouched down, took a candle from his coat pocket, and told Booth to take out his compass.

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