latitudes

plural of latitude
as in authorizations
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 latitudes But in latitudes like Northern Europe, there are times of the year when there is little or even no sunlight for long periods of time. — New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026 The time points to the moment when the Earth tilts equally toward and away from the Sun and brings nearly equal amounts of daylight to all latitudes. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026 It was created in Europe as a navigational tool, with the longitudes and latitudes structured in such a way that ships could get from one place to another. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 In one species, the flips seemed almost instantaneous in the tropics as well as in higher latitudes. — Quanta Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026 This allows the 245-passenger vessel to smash through eight-feet-thick ice and explore the Earth’s extreme latitudes (including its northernmost point) that other ships cannot access. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Like many peatlands in the northern latitudes, the Glades developed as the last glacial period waned and the earth became warmer and wetter. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 Eggs, however, need warmth to develop and hatch, and sunlight is in shorter supply at higher latitudes. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026 For observers at mid-northern latitudes, the finale is especially low to the horizon. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • In between are electronic travel authorizations and simplified visa procedures, many of which can be completed relatively quickly.
    — Jean Francois Harvey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Many handled important logistical tasks, Forest Service staffers said, like securing authorizations for equipment, land use and water supplies during wildfires.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Restriction of press freedoms has been a cornerstone of Ortega and Murillo’s efforts to concentrate power in recent years.
    — Ismael López, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Identical countries, with different political systems and freedoms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • After finishing third in district behind 4A powers Decatur and Springtown last season, the Highlanders won a playoff game for the first time since 1999.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Then, in March this year, the regime passed a new passport law, giving itself broad powers to cancel or reject passport applications if the applicant is deemed a threat to national security, among other reasons.
    — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Unlike conventional sports books, which operate on the basis of licenses issued by states, Kalshi and Polymarket argue they are exclusively regulated at a federal level by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Several rapidly expanding startups have failed due to concerns about banking approvals, borrowing licenses and consumer protection.
    — Antoine Sallis, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Latitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latitudes. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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