oriented
Example Sentences
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The gusts were the product of mountain wave wind conditions, meaning they were oriented in a way where they would rapidly drop down the slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, causing strong, dangerous bursts.
From Los Angeles Times
The company is the largest holder of timberland in the U.S. and a leading producer of logs, lumber and oriented strand board.
From Barron's
The company says lumber and oriented stranded board are at “historically low levels on an inflation-adjusted basis.”
From Barron's
“The economy may well be losing jobs right now, which underscores the point that the risks are oriented towards more Fed support being implemented next year,” ING economist James Knightley said in a note.
A lot of my job is oriented toward night, but even before comedy, something about the night called to me.
From Los Angeles Times
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