sense of direction
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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On overcast days, when the sun was hidden, pigeons that lacked the macrophages lost their sense of direction and had difficulty navigating home.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
A sense of direction is something fans have accused PlayStation of lacking in the last few years.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025
But bears have a sharp sense of smell, a long memory for food sources and an incredible sense of direction.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025
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
My sense of direction was hopeless; I could get lost in much less helpful surroundings.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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