Example Sentences

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FedEx is spinning off its freight business on June 1, aiming to unlock value; the unit expects $8.7 billion in 2026 sales.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The strong shipping numbers come as FedEx is spinning off its Freight business and executing a turnaround plan to cut costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“One that we think is strongly worth considering is spinning out Venmo from PayPal. Venmo with its own budget, free and clear of the bureaucracy at PayPal — to us, that would be interesting.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

For an asteroid that is spinning smoothly on its axis, the directions in which sunlight is absorbed and re-emitted remains constant, allowing the strength of the push from sunlight to build up.

From Science Daily • Oct. 8, 2025

The Hula-Hoop is spinning smoothly, and I hardly have to move my body to keep it in motion.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan