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-oriented

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  1. designed for, directed towards, motivated by, or concerned with

    computer-oriented courses

    managers who are profit-oriented
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Islamic fasting is oriented toward submission to divine will, while Christian penance is animated by gratitude for the incarnate God who suffered, died and rose again for the salvation of humanity.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Gravity” reduces the experience of being lost in space to visceral things like breath and movement and the simple act of staying oriented.

From Los Angeles Times

“We have medically oriented outreach workers trying to reach people in all settings, whether temporary, permanent housing or street settings,” Nicholas said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Cadet Mason is incredibly focused and goal oriented, and people that driven have a tendency to grate on others.”

From Literature

By carefully separating the contributions from the three differently oriented chain domains, they were able to isolate each chain's electronic signature.

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