GPS

Example Sentences

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There are many benefits to going with one of these screenless options, namely better battery life and fewer distractions, though they lack the GPS tracking and access to emergency services available in smartwatches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

For the journey, he is driving a ’64 Chevy Impala station wagon with a GPS unit inside so that armchair travelers can follow his journey on the web.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The nest, which contains three eggs, was located using GPS thermal technology.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Most aircraft calculate their position based on the travel time of signals from four or more of the more than 30 GPS satellites, or similar systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Traffic has been getting increasingly worse, and the GPS apps keep giving everyone the same alternate routes, just compounding the problem.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman