Example Sentences

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Within hours, attention in London had pivoted to his potential successor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Within a couple of years, it had pivoted to offering travel bookings and experiences like swimming with orcas and dining in the Egyptian pyramids.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025

In his final hours, he had pivoted between delivering food and making family Ramadan plans, his brother, Abdul Raziq Abutaha, said in an interview.

From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Although Vance had pivoted to focusing on the former president’s net worth, he never closed the hush-money inquiry.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2023

At length, Mrs. Glass heaved one of her premium sighs and returned her attention to Zooey, who, pushing at his cuticles, had pivoted a half turn toward the morning daylight.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger