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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
The 10-band EQ gives you wide latitude to adjust the sound to your preference.
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PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025
Located at approximately 69 degrees north latitude, the spaceport is poised to become the world's northernmost orbital launch site.
—Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
For Lindor, that growth has entailed becoming comfortable with the latitude and limitations of his job with the Mets.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
That slashing, Silicon Valley CEO, move-quickly-and-don’t-worry-about-collateral-damage approach, and the wide latitude Trump has given Musk, or is tolerating, has prompted talk of a constitutional crisis.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025
Located at approximately 69 degrees north latitude, the spaceport is poised to become the world's northernmost orbital launch site.
—Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
For Lindor, that growth has entailed becoming comfortable with the latitude and limitations of his job with the Mets.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
That slashing, Silicon Valley CEO, move-quickly-and-don’t-worry-about-collateral-damage approach, and the wide latitude Trump has given Musk, or is tolerating, has prompted talk of a constitutional crisis.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latitude
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The Sixers’ offseason signing of Paul George, a nine-time All-Star, to a four-year, $212 million contract has not picked up the slack.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Fortunately for Volvo, there is a production facility in Ghent, Belgium, that can pick up the slack for export to the United States.—
Chad Kirchner,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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Other democracies will no longer see the United States as a reliable partner in protecting freedom and peace.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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The gathering has become a hub for global Bitcoin leaders, technologists, and entrepreneurs to explore Bitcoin adoption, circular economies, and financial freedom.—
Abubakar Nur Khalil,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The state has slowly offered more leeway to billboard companies over the years, Longest said.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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If the buyer can’t seek specific performance by the developer, there can be unlimited leeway for delays.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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All the mayors, Johnson included, were effective in arguing that their cities’ law enforcement officers cooperate routinely with the feds in enforcing criminal warrants for people in the country without authorization.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Without authorization from the agency, the payouts cannot go forward, the sources said.—
Douglas Gillison,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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The cause of death of two young children who were sleeping in their family's van was revealed to be carbon monoxide poisoning and not exposure to the cold as Detroit authorities first thought.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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While Ice remains in Gold Coast as the severe weather system approaches, authorities are urging residents to act immediately.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Latitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latitude. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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