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a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the Earth completes a single rotation around its axis in approximately 24 hours
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Recent Examples of rotations
Some plans also help cover routine maintenance, like oil changes and tire rotations.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Steven Boyd, a union steward for SEIU Local 1000, said that agencies are relying on exemptions, delays, rotations and workarounds to make the mandate appear functional.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Still, those rotations were among the most effective methods of attack for Portugal.
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Cramer said one notable exception to his framework for investing during rotations is Meta, which jumped Wednesday after a sluggish start to the year.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
These programs require thousands of hours of clinical rotations, making full-time employment next to impossible during schooling.
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David S. Shapiro,
STAT,
30 June 2026
If these rotations fail to get results, will Spo take the blame or will fans forget his history and fault the player who is underperforming?
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The rotations serve as the Army's final validation before units are considered ready for potential combat deployments abroad.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have long maintained one of Major League Baseball’s best rotations, anchored by ace Zack Wheeler.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Steven Boyd, a union steward for SEIU Local 1000, said that agencies are relying on exemptions, delays, rotations and workarounds to make the mandate appear functional.
—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Still, those rotations were among the most effective methods of attack for Portugal.
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Cramer said one notable exception to his framework for investing during rotations is Meta, which jumped Wednesday after a sluggish start to the year.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
These programs require thousands of hours of clinical rotations, making full-time employment next to impossible during schooling.
—
David S. Shapiro,
STAT,
30 June 2026
If these rotations fail to get results, will Spo take the blame or will fans forget his history and fault the player who is underperforming?
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The rotations serve as the Army's final validation before units are considered ready for potential combat deployments abroad.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have long maintained one of Major League Baseball’s best rotations, anchored by ace Zack Wheeler.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotations
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These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.
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These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.
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To turn the rudder, six cadets must man three massive wheels made of wood and copper.
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Apollo 3 will offer both bipedal and wheeled configurations, with wheels providing efficiency and regulatory compliance for initial industrial deployments, while bipedal versions target broader applications.
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Meanwhile, his administration has sued states for access to voter rolls and the FBI has seized materials from the 2020 election in Georgia and Arizona.
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Located on the beach, alfresco dining is a must; with a menu divided and designed for tasting, order a selection of dishes for the table to discover the decadent flavors of Champagne lobster rolls, ishiyaki, sashimi, and more.
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Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
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The original Östereichring was a spectacular thing, with steep gradients, long straights, and high-speed curves, surrounded by views of the Styrian mountains.
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Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second.
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The unconscious Moon twirls into your 12th House of Whispers, inviting gentle reflection and rest that helps your inner world reorganize.
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The Courant has reported some colonists were not exactly thrilled by the notion of severing ties with England and that true believers in independence probably initially were in the minority, as with all revolutions.
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A16z partners, including SDN pioneers Martin Casado and Raghu Raghuram, see Netris as essential for the AI era, akin to past data center networking revolutions.
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“Rotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotations. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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