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latitude

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


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It was the kind of scrap fans love to see in big games, and referee Anthony Taylor had allowed both players some latitude.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Pinault historically was a relaxed CEO, giving broad latitude to his managers and their creative directors to run and grow their brands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices has latitude in determining which companies make it into the S&P 500, as long as the new entrants meet various criteria around profitability, market capitalization and more.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

By analyzing these signals, researchers can determine both the orientation and latitude of rocks when they formed, effectively turning them into a kind of ancient GPS.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

So if the more relaxed usage sounds better to your ear and you’re not concerned about being stricdy correct, allow yourself some latitude.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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