geographical point
Americannoun
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any specific location on the earth's surface.
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Astronomy. geographical position.
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“It is the very first to be found at such a great distance with no line of sight to any landmass. From this geographical point, only the horizon is visible all around.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2024
And, from a geographical point of view, to be close to my kids.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2021
They no longer require a third place, that fixed geographical point in the triangle of daily destinations, after home and one’s job.
From New York Times ● Feb. 25, 2020
We have a map, physical evidence, showing every geographical point of impact — and that is concrete.”
From New York Times ● Sep. 3, 2013
Wisconsin was important, from a geographical point of view, because here were the meeting places of waters which flowed in so many directions; here were the gates which opened upon widely divergent paths.
From Stories of the Badger State by Thwaites, Reuben Gold
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