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rotations

noun

plural of rotation

as in spins

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. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Still, those rotations were among the most effective methods of attack for Portugal. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 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 Cramer said one notable exception to his framework for investing during rotations is Meta, which jumped Wednesday after a sluggish start to the year. — 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 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 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

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Noun

Despite all the different spins and flavors, this classic Ranch water will never ever disappoint.

— Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.

— Alex Krasnok, Scientific American, 25 June 2026

Definition of spins

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If the daybed doesn’t have wheels, Button suggests adding casters to the legs for a DIY way to make the outdoor furniture mobile.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Definition of wheels

Noun

While Garcia runs a steady takeout business, there are a handful of tables inside, with chili flakes in shakers and rolls of paper towel for napkins.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Few would begrudge Paraguay this recognition, but the skullduggery did produce eye-rolls and requires stronger officiating.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of rolls

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Make careful vertical swipes, run the vegetable peeler down the sides of the fruit, following its curves to trim closely between the skin and the flesh.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Users can store up to five profiles on the physical device, including different headphone calibrations and custom tonal curves.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of curves

Noun

Pedersen opened a 20-metre gap in about five revolutions of his pedals, freewheeling across the line with the joy writ large across his face.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026
The framers couldn’t have foreseen the technological revolutions that would follow, from global electrification to the internet and artificial intelligence.

— Ashok N. Srivastava, Fortune, 3 July 2026

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