orientation

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Almost 30 states have curbed or outlawed “therapy” that seeks to change minors’ sexual orientation or gender identity—that is, to make them stop being gay, bisexual, or transgender.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

For instance, inertial navigation systems—used to calculate a position, orientation and speed of an object—were initially developed for rockets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Department of Housing and Urban Development has for years interpreted the law as banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

"Criminalising same-sex conduct and arresting people for their sexual orientation violates multiple internationally protected rights, including equality and non-discrimination."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Alexander had brought his compass and was using it to determine the orientation of the stage.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood