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
Most of the evening Madame Frabelle read up Baedeker, to the immense astonishment of Bruce, who had never before thought of regarding the river from the historical and geographical point of view.
From Love at Second Sight by Leverson, Ada
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