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 That could again bring aurora to northerly latitudes, although the timing and strength of any CME impact remain uncertain. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 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 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
  • In recent years, those freedoms have been demonized, Levinson acknowledged, which is why people can’t take democracy for granted.
    Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Spain is deepening its embrace of the Chinese car industry even as other European powers call for protectionist measures to shield local automakers.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
  • The Supreme Court didn’t buy it, ruling in February that the president couldn’t use the emergency powers law to impose tariffs at all.
    Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • While the team waits for a few more approvals and licenses, Moussavou says the drone can go out and clean clients’ buildings as soon as the next month or two.
    Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Robertson said that Sheetz decided to quit VMware because Broadcom’s changes, which include eliminating perpetual licenses in favor of subscriptions to large bundles, forced the retail chain’s hand.
    Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

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“Latitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latitudes. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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