latitude

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This alignment also reveals where the rock was located on the planet when it formed, including its latitude.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Yet the president is certainly entitled to a degree of latitude in decisively responding to active threats to the nation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

That could give the administration broad latitude over tariffs and enforcement of recent deals.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

It may be that he believed a surviving spouse should have the latitude to decide whether to maintain the trust in its current form.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

“Mr. Max, we are allowing plenty of latitude here. The Grand Jury will determine whether the testimony offered here has any relation or not.”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright