aspects

plural of aspect
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as in orientations
the state or fact of facing a particular direction the harbor's northern aspect means that vessels are often exposed to strong winds

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Recent Examples of aspects Putting all those aspects together, the country most comparable to Russia, both historically and in the contemporary moment, is not Turkey or Iran but the United States. Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 He is tasked with providing strategic direction for all aspects of fire and emergency services. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026 For all the , often deservedly, negative aspects of their reputation, kudos to Philadelphia Eagles fans. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 In a blog post detailing the new security controls, OpenAI said that on average that would add an additional 20% compute burden to aspects of training. Emily Forlini, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 Leaders must navigate unknowns, making decisions while acknowledging unresolved aspects and adapting to new evidence. Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Oren’s particular calibration across all aspects of her atmosphere, design, pacing, and performances make that movie an especially fascinating film to revisit, as the reading of it differs quite wildly each time. Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 One of the defining aspects of a multicamera TV show is the laughter. Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Razor wire, steel doors, surveillance cameras and uniformed officers typically surround daily life inside, and firm rules govern nearly all aspects of in-person visitation. Jillian Turanovic, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Among the areas covered by the new measures are backups, incident response, risk management and security assurance, with later phases requiring further testing of clubs’ ability to recover from cyber incidents.
    Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The initial phases of Heartwood at Richmond Hill include an industrial park, retail spaces near the I-95 interchange, a three-school campus and about 1,000 homes.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Her looks are characterized by a natural, relaxed elegance, featuring flowing dresses, lightweight fabrics, and details reminiscent of 1970s fashion.
    Laura Tortora, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Cobalt blue is back in electric form, worn in monochromatic looks or styled with neutrals; Givenchy paired it with navy and Jil Sander with gray.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Keeping up with all the events, orientations, try-outs, practices, conferences, and more doesn’t have to raise your blood pressure.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Chairs, sofas, and tables with different leg shapes, heights, and orientations create competing lines that make a small space feel busy.
    Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Despite this extreme proximity, their gazes bypass each other entirely.
    Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The trio talks about the Lakers deal from all angles, including an analysis of market forces influencing the seller (Mark Walter) and the buyer (Joshua Kushner).
    Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Edgar, who was 17 at the time and is on trial as an adult, listened closely as the witnesses gave their testimony, juxtaposed by different angles of police and surveillance videos capturing those fateful minutes.
    Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While the missing middle policy holds theoretical promise, public attitudes may be moving in the opposite direction.
    Stefan Chavez-Norgaard, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Among the new generation, though, attitudes are gradually changing.
    Adrien Marotte, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The crowd sips matcha dragon fruit cocktails and stares, aghast.
    Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Her wide eyes speak their own language of panicked blinks and observant stares.
    Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • As the war with Iran continues and both sides seek to control the strait, through which 25% of the world's oil trade transited before the war began in February, oil prices have reached their highest level since July.
    August 20, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • That tariff rate was later reduced to 15% when the two sides agreed on a trade deal, but uncertainty remains about the stability of that agreement and how imports of certain European goods, such as steel, will be taxed by Washington.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

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