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latitude

[lat-i-tood, -tyood] / ˈlæt ɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /


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The new analysis adds another dimension by examining how density varies horizontally across latitude and longitude, revealing more of the thermosphere's geographic structure.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

Constitution, although since the 1970s federal lawmakers have given city politicians wide latitude via “home rule.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Getting such a charter would give huge latitude to crypto banks, endangering unsophisticated investors, critics say.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

Morning shows, with their mix of hard news, entertainment segments and lighter fare, have always had more latitude in what they present.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

I know not whether my senses were shut, or thrown so far open that there was no latitude for thought and recognition.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson

When the new system becomes official in the next year, latitudes, longitudes and elevations across the country will change by as much as 13 feet.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Even so, the formation of North Atlantic Deep Water became stronger, as did overturning at lower latitudes.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

When these materials slam into Earth's magnetic shield, they can knock out satellites, threaten astronauts -- and create colourful auroras in the skies of northern and southern latitudes.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

The Sun has differential rotation, meaning that different latitudes rotate at different speeds.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

Glass was expensive, and large sheets of it were prodigal of heat in these fierce latitudes; so to see them here was evidence of wealth and influence far greater than Iofur Raknison’s vulgar palace.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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