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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
It’s thought that the Northern Lights will be seen from more southerly latitudes than is typical for at least the next year.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Instead of relying on a feckless Lebanese army to guard Israel's northern border, Trump will support greater latitude for Israel to defend itself and prevent any Hezbollah attempts to infiltrate the area.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
An incoming president also has historically been afforded a degree of latitude when putting forward their initial picks to staff their government after an election, especially when the Senate is run by the same party.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
But the legal language of the measure gives wide latitude to spend the money on, say, police and firefighter raises or public safety infrastructure, not necessarily to permanently boost staffing.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Instead of relying on a feckless Lebanese army to guard Israel's northern border, Trump will support greater latitude for Israel to defend itself and prevent any Hezbollah attempts to infiltrate the area.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
An incoming president also has historically been afforded a degree of latitude when putting forward their initial picks to staff their government after an election, especially when the Senate is run by the same party.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
But the legal language of the measure gives wide latitude to spend the money on, say, police and firefighter raises or public safety infrastructure, not necessarily to permanently boost staffing.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latitude
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That, Rust said, is when Crosby will pick up the slack and heat up.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Still, head coach Hugh Coleman said a group of underclassmen transfers as well as some rising upperclassmen have picked up the slack and kept the positive momentum going.Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 19 Dec. 2024
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Peter, Paul and Mary, committed performers for Black freedom, were conspicuously absent from the event.Nina Silber / Made by History, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
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Their pursuit of excellence, freedom, and happiness motivated them to test their physical limits.Mark LaSota, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Both, however, have leeway built in to offer multiple rewards of varying amounts based on a tip's outcome.CBS News, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
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While still subject to fiduciary duties and SEC oversight, RIAs generally have more leeway in discussing and potentially recommending crypto assets to their clients.Steve Larsen, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Freeze your credit: A credit freeze prevents anyone from opening new credit accounts in your name without your authorization, reducing the risk of identity theft.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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That includes a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, and an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization.Aris Folley, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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And House Bill 23-1100 further prevented state and local governments from entering or renewing contracts with federal immigration authorities to detain people suspected of civil immigration violations.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
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The hearing took place approximately one month after reports surfaced that federal authorities are investigating whether former Temple guard Hysier Miller placed wagers on his team last season.Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Latitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latitude. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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