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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
In recent decades, this captivating phenomenon has been showing up at lower latitudes than ever before.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 May 2025
As governor, Kehoe enjoys wide latitude to set the parameters of the special session.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
In Miami, which is only about two degrees north of the Tropical latitudes, sunset on May 26 is at 8:05 p.m.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 26 May 2025
Classic models frame leaders as architects of change with wide latitude.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 May 2025
As governor, Kehoe enjoys wide latitude to set the parameters of the special session.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
In Miami, which is only about two degrees north of the Tropical latitudes, sunset on May 26 is at 8:05 p.m.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 26 May 2025
Classic models frame leaders as architects of change with wide latitude.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latitude
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Besides the direct impact on competitive advantage, this disengagement often means the employees who haven’t checked out (yet) must pick up the slack.—
Shannon Gabriel,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Biggs said Valparaiso didn’t cut the county any slack in requiring it to pay a $39,000 building permit fee for the ongoing renovations to the Porter County Jail which is within city limits.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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However, Gomez said, the overall takeaway from the L.A. event was just how pervasive the sense of fear for press freedom has become.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Shortly after, Mars will square Uranus on June 15, creating a volatile energy between your desire for personal freedom and autonomy, versus unpredictable events that shake up your day-to-day routines and sense of stability.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Viewed together, these cases highlight how the court has granted parents significant leeway to exempt their children from educational activities inconsistent with their religious beliefs.—
Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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Subsidized interest, flexible repayment options and leeway during times of financial hardship make federal loans a smart option for many eligible borrowers.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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This agency oversees the authorization for manufacturing firms to sell and distribute these vaccines as part of an official USDA animal disease control program.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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This withdrawal came following the company’s public announcement to increase its share repurchase authorization to $750 million and commit to utilize $200 million of such authorization over the next three months and $500 million within the next 12 months.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Handling Mistakes Traditional leaders see mistakes as a threat to authority.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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After taking Robinson into custody, authorities played back the phone call that was made for him.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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“Latitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latitude. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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