as in introduced
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
a training program to orient new employees to the requirements and dimensions of the job
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Today, the original section of the house revolves around entertaining, with its minimal, almost monastic interior oriented around a 13-foot-long vintage table that draws guests together for intimate dinners.
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Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
At the same time, D’Amaro is super detail-oriented.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
About 12,000 acres are used for growing table olives and the remaining 31,000 acres are olive oil oriented.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Each unit is oriented to capture sweeping views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, with expansive terraces designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
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Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
At the same time, D’Amaro is super detail-oriented.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
About 12,000 acres are used for growing table olives and the remaining 31,000 acres are olive oil oriented.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Each unit is oriented to capture sweeping views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, with expansive terraces designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
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IShowSpeed was in attendance at MSG and became entangled in the action when brass knuckles were introduced into the street fight.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still Gone, Still Missed Hershey Swoops, introduced in 2003 and discontinued in August 2006, never quite found their audience.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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They are known for their easygoing nature and generosity, and many tend to be sonically orientated and therefore musically inclined.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The suburbs have also grown more diverse and educated over the past few decades, demographic shifts that may make Democrats more confident.—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In order to troubleshoot the problem, crews are also educated on different planes and their components, including how many engines the aircraft may have or how many exit doors there are.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Oriented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oriented. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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