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the right to act or move freely
the new laws gave the police more latitude in dealing with suspected criminals
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Recent Examples of latitude
Rodrigues said players are given a lot of latitude to figure out what works for them individually.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Higher values indicate stronger geomagnetic storms and increase the chances of seeing auroras at lower latitudes.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 June 2025
Importantly, these potential higher latitude refuges already have rich, distinct ecosystems.
—Noam Vogt-Vincent, The Conversation, 6 June 2025
Animals that migrate when the seasons change have been observed to seek higher latitudes.
—Kaity Kline, NPR, 2 June 2025
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Higher values indicate stronger geomagnetic storms and increase the chances of seeing auroras at lower latitudes.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 June 2025
Importantly, these potential higher latitude refuges already have rich, distinct ecosystems.
—Noam Vogt-Vincent, The Conversation, 6 June 2025
Animals that migrate when the seasons change have been observed to seek higher latitudes.
—Kaity Kline, NPR, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latitude
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Other middle-of-the-order bats — from current NL batting leader Will Smith, to June player of the month candidate Max Muncy and rising second-year star Andy Pages — have helped pick up the slack.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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For the occasion, the Wolfs actor kept his look classic and wore a navy blue suit with matching slacks.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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The wisdom of one MVP — and the freedom granted by Sparks coach Michael Cooper — helped ignite the greatest rookie season in WNBA history.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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The freedom to pass on one’s beliefs to the next generation is a cornerstone of any truly pluralistic society.—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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Falling oil prices should take some pressure off inflation, and that in turn could give the Federal Reserve leeway to resume cutting interest rates.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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There's no doubt that Oakmont didn't give Kim much leeway.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Frightened for her daughter’s life, Paulina’s mother did not sign the authorization.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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At a press conference, Johnson said the War Powers Act of 1973, which limits presidential military action without congressional authorization, is unconstitutional.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Painful consequences The lower court, looking carefully at the evidence, found that the overall weight of authority supports gender-affirming care for transgender youth.—
Erwin Chemerinsky,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
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He was charged with multiple felony counts of check fraud last March and missed his court hearing in Butte Superior Court, marking him as a fugitive, authorities said.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
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“Latitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latitude. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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