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orientation

[awr-ee-uhn-tey-shuhn, -en-, ohr-] / ˌɔr i ənˈteɪ ʃən, -ɛn-, ˌoʊr- /


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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

A PPS spokesperson said it worked with other organisations across the justice system "to ensure that hostility based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability is confronted wherever it arises".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

These cells gradually formed a simple, single eye that could detect light and darkness and help the animal sense orientation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

At a brief orientation, Hall was told he’d be helping to build an atomic bomb.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin




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