orientate

Example Sentences

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“It’s an actual piece of physical feedback you can get to help orientate yourself,” says Calahan Young, who is headed to his second Paralympics with the U.S. team.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024

In gymnastics, gymnasts rely on spotting — meaning focusing on a space to orientate their positioning — to land twists and master balance.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2024

"It helps me orientate myself during mock surgery and helps identify what steps and what stages are coming up next," she says.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023

Bells inside the ball help orientate the players by indicating the direction of the oncoming ball.

From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2021

The extra syllable in orientate is ugly and unnecessary, though not a federal offense.

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