geographical position
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the point or area on the earth's surface where a particular person or thing is located at a particular time.
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Astronomy. the location on the earth's surface at which a particular celestial body is directly overhead at a particular time.
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But not even Greenland’s valuable geographical position and hoards of critical minerals could compensate for damaging the trans-Atlantic alliance that remains fundamental to U.S. security.
From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026
Kingston's geographical position at the mouth of the River Spey saw a huge shipbuilding industry build up there in the late 18th Century.
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2023
Poland’s geographical position and support for Ukraine and acceptance of large numbers of Ukrainian refugees have attracted two visits since Russia’s February 2022 invasion from President Joe Biden.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
It was a country with a large population, oil deposits, and a strategically advantageous geographical position.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
Soil, climate, and geographical position, united with count- 130 less other influences, have resulted in the civilization of our time.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Ingersoll, Robert Green
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