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 Viewing times and positions are best suited for observers at mid-northern latitudes; check a local skywatching app for exact timing in your area. Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 July 2026 Evolutionarily, fair skin and freckling likely developed in higher latitudes to optimize Vitamin D production, though freckles' independent adaptive value is debated. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 These initial services will at first be continuously available only to users at mid-latitudes. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 The Milky Way can be seen from dark locations throughout North America and other mid-northern latitudes, as long as the sky is clear and relatively free of artificial light. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 While it is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere where the radiant point in the constellation Aquarius climbs high in the sky, observers in low northern latitudes can often catch a decent show as well. Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 Fin whales are typically found in deep, offshore waters in open seas, away from the coast, primarily in temperate to polar latitudes. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Cesare Attolini was in an escapist mood for spring, taking cues from safari explorations and the European chic riviera destinations to provide the globe-trotting wealthy pack a wardrobe befitting different latitudes. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
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Noun
  • This platform streamlines patient access to therapies by connecting drug makers, prescribers, and pharmacies, effectively reducing barriers like financial hurdles and prior authorizations.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Individual freedoms depend upon access to a judge who cannot be removed from office for an unpopular decision.
    Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
  • Several said the American dream has become a reality, offering them economic opportunities, newfound freedoms, and a better quality of life.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Canberra and Wellington are two of the South Pacific's biggest powers and have grown anxious about Beijing's attempts to vie for sway in the region.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Rather than drawing regional powers into its orbit, the test will likely push them to deepen defense ties with one another to counter China's growing military might, according to analysts.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Under California law, childcare centers require licenses from the state Department of Social Services.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • Last year, Dish ditched those aspirations, and in June 2026, the subsidiary filed for bankruptcy after deals to sell spectrum licenses to AT&T and SpaceX hadn’t closed in time.
    John Kell, Fortune, 8 July 2026

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“Latitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latitudes. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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