orientation

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The cosmic microwave background — the afterglow of the Big Bang — shows a small but persistent asymmetry: a preference for one spatial orientation over its mirror image.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

But judges also have ethical obligations that typically prevent them from speaking directly to these ongoing threats, as well as an orientation toward maintaining silence on public political matters.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

“Our diversified and resilient business model and long-term orientation have served our shareholders well for a long period of time and will continue to do so.”

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

They worked to exclude religious schools anyway by forbidding participants from discriminating based on religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In almost three weeks, I’ve spent over $500 and earned only $42—from Wal-Mart, for orientation night.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich