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in the direction of the longest dimension
- The ship sailed longitudinally along the coast, covering vast distances.
- The highway extended longitudinally through the countryside, connecting cities along its route.
- The cable ran longitudinally along the bridge, providing support and stability.
- The tree trunk was cut longitudinally to reveal growth rings and patterns.
- The road curves longitudinally along the riverbank, following its natural path.
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in a direction running lengthwise from north to south or along the vertical axis of an area
- The islands were mapped longitudinally to determine their position relative to the prime meridian.
- The territory stretches longitudinally from the Arctic Ocean to the temperate forests.
- The scientist recorded the migratory patterns longitudinally, tracing the north-south movements.
- The explorers traveled longitudinally, covering several degrees of longitude in a week.
- The satellite scanned the earth longitudinally, capturing data in vertical bands.
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over an extended period, especially in studies or observations tracking change or development
- The participants were studied longitudinally to track behavioral changes over years.
- The disease was examined longitudinally to understand its long-term effects.
- The company's growth was analyzed longitudinally, revealing steady expansion.
- They collected data longitudinally to assess the impact of education reforms.
- The study followed the children longitudinally, from preschool through high school.
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