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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 rotation
As for the back of the rotation, the Twins could choose to shore up externally but now have several internal options with major league experience.
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 2 Nov. 2024
In November, La Real could get a closer look at Eric as Flick plans to use him in rotations expected when Barca has three big games in 12 days to contest starting with Espanyol and Sunday and concluding with a trip to the Basque region.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Healthcare students do clinical rotations at Franciscan facilities, Mazzoni said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
With a true 12-man rotation, Golden State wore down its opponent once again.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 2 Nov. 2024
In November, La Real could get a closer look at Eric as Flick plans to use him in rotations expected when Barca has three big games in 12 days to contest starting with Espanyol and Sunday and concluding with a trip to the Basque region.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Healthcare students do clinical rotations at Franciscan facilities, Mazzoni said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
With a true 12-man rotation, Golden State wore down its opponent once again.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
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Bey then turned the tide with her own spin on the Baywatch classic — sporting that red-hot, high-cut bathing suit with rescue can and whistle.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Wonder took a brief break as his stellar backing group put a spirited spin on everything from Aretha Franklin to Carole King, with Wonder returning to the stage following a costume change.Jim Ryan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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On the short end of the curve, the U.S. two-year Treasury yield fell for the first time in six days, down 3.7 bps at 4.166% US2YT=RR.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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In that scenario, money will continue to move further out on the curve in anticipation of those cuts.Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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It’s known for its array of dessert specialties, namely its 12 fruit cobblers, 12 types of banana puddings, 24 types of cookies, 12 cobbler milkshakes, 6 different cinnamon rolls and brownies.Gary Stern, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Both major parties expect court battles over voter rolls, mail-in ballots, and overseas ballots as polls show an incredibly tight contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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More than three times as many New Yorkers were murdered last year as died under the wheels.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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Garnish with the lemon wheel and pomegranate seeds.Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In front of the camera, Gascón twirls in a silky, black, Lanvin gown.Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
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Cox’s twirl onto the step and repeat made a waiting guest’s jaw quite literally drop.Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
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The country’s revolution inspired millions of people across the Middle East to rise up against their own autocrats.Sarah E. Yerkes, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Keynesian revolution provided still another policy response for governments to consider during periods of economic crisis: spending as fiscal stimulus to create jobs and income.Erik Guzik / The Conversation, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
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Prior to tipoff, the lights in the gym were dimmed and the jumbotron showed a highlight reel of VanDerveer’s time at Stanford, a montage that included her three national championships, as well as the 500th and 1000th victories.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Barbie star’s chic new chop is courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena—also known as the man behind Madelyn Cline’s iconic beach bob—who shared a behind-the-scenes reel of Greenblatt’s transformation to Instagram.Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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