pivot
noun
a pin, point, or short shaft on the end of which something rests and turns, or upon and about which something rotates or oscillates.
has been pivoting
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present perfect progressiveof pivot (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The company has been pivoting to a broader platform and strategy — a “relationship-based selling” approach, whereby it focuses on catering to existing customers and selling them new products.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Over the past year, Snap has been pivoting its business to direct response ads, which let customers click to buy products.
From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
The world's largest manager of alternative assets has been pivoting away from investing in exploration and production companies due to concerns over their environmental impact and after years of poor returns.
From Reuters ● Nov. 4, 2022
And while the Clean Power Plan never took effect, the nation has been pivoting from coal to cleaner sources such as renewables anyway, often for economic reasons.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2022
"Up to 20% of our requests thus far, especially starting from the second half of last year, has been pivoting towards personal hygiene products," she adds.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2022
