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orient

[awr-ee-uhnt, ‑ee-ent, ohr-, awr-ee-ent, ohr‑] / ˈɔr i ənt, ‑iˌɛnt, ˈoʊr-, ˈɔr iˌɛnt, ˈoʊr‑ /


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It’s only a problem if you think the state should orient itself not around encouraging maximal voting but around announcing the count quickly.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

These findings suggest that birds use magnetic information alongside solar cues to orient themselves during flight.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

"Engineers have been using the vent heaters to melt any potential ice that may be clogging the line," Nasa said, adding that they were continuing to orient the vent toward the Sun.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

This is central to helping the American people orient themselves in this confusing time.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

I pulled out my small notebook and looked at the map I had sketched earlier, trying to orient myself.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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