sense of direction
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Ap Iorwerth says the pledges in his party's manifesto are "rooted in fairness" and "driven by ambition", offering a "clear sense of direction for the future of the country".
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
I didn’t have a sense of direction, always felt lost.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
Surrounded on all sides by a continuous oppressive chorus of cicadas and the mountain ranges making up the Altar Valley, you quickly lose any sense of direction.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2024
Driving home from work on the day her life changed forever, Nicole McClure could feel her feet tingling and her sense of direction faltering.
From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2024
After I left Uriah’s side last night, I wandered the compound without any sense of direction.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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