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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 latitudes
Because of a bright waning gibbous moon on that night, many fainter meteors will be washed out, particularly in the northern latitudes.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
On a five-level scale that tops out at G5 (severe), G1 is the weaker of the geomagnetic storms but can still produce vivid auroras at high latitudes if the conditions are right.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The jet stream, a band of winds that circle the globe, is created by temperature differences between the higher latitudes and the Arctic.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Forecasters are placing some of the blame on the Arctic Oscillation, a broad upper-level pattern that shows up in pressure differences between the Arctic and the mid-latitudes.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Either way, the result is a higher chance for Arctic air to reach mid-latitudes, though a split usually signals a more persistent winter pattern.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
The model successfully reproduced multiple cycles seen during the satellite era, including the gradual shift of sunspots from higher latitudes toward the solar equator—a key indicator of how a cycle develops.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Certain groups—such as those who live at northern latitudes, have darker skin pigmentation, or spend little time in the sun—may be particularly good candidates, according to Maizes.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
On a five-level scale that tops out at G5 (severe), G1 is the weaker of the geomagnetic storms but can still produce vivid auroras at high latitudes if the conditions are right.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The jet stream, a band of winds that circle the globe, is created by temperature differences between the higher latitudes and the Arctic.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Forecasters are placing some of the blame on the Arctic Oscillation, a broad upper-level pattern that shows up in pressure differences between the Arctic and the mid-latitudes.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Either way, the result is a higher chance for Arctic air to reach mid-latitudes, though a split usually signals a more persistent winter pattern.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
The model successfully reproduced multiple cycles seen during the satellite era, including the gradual shift of sunspots from higher latitudes toward the solar equator—a key indicator of how a cycle develops.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Certain groups—such as those who live at northern latitudes, have darker skin pigmentation, or spend little time in the sun—may be particularly good candidates, according to Maizes.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latitudes
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Policymakers should build on this progress by strengthening transparency and accountability, increasing oversight of step therapy and prior authorizations, and ensuring clinical decisions remain in the exam room.—
Alex Mejia Garcia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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But Lyman noted that the NRC has agreed to greatly restrict the scope of additional safety and security reviews for projects that have DOE authorizations.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Ayatollah ruled as a brutal dictator, killing and torturing his own people, imposing harsh restrictions on basic freedoms, and put the lives of our troops and global allies constantly at risk.—
Derek Tran,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Observers say his conviction reflected the decline of press and other freedoms that has changed Hong Kong, a former British colony that returned to China’s control in 1997.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Industrial heating powers everything from chemical production to large-scale manufacturing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Each one contains a fully rechargeable lithium-ion battery — the same type that powers phones, laptops and electric cars.—
Ryan Brennan
March 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Three different types of liquor licenses are being proposed for the casino, Aurora City Clerk Jennifer Stallings said at the meeting.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some mining companies received licenses to work inside sites without clearance from the antiquities authority due to war conditions.—
Eissa Dafallah,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Latitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latitudes. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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