compass
Example Sentences
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“For us, being a pacifist country wasn’t just a political label. It has been our moral compass after the tragedy,” said Yagi.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Back in the lab, the cores were sliced into thin sections and analyzed with a highly sensitive magnetometer capable of detecting signals far weaker than a compass needle.
From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 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
Cassiopeia asked Alexander, who was already fiddling with his compass.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.