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orbits

  • plural of orbit.
  • present tense form of orbit (3rd person singular).

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The image showcases LH 95, a vast star forming region inside the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy that orbits the Milky Way.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

This drags on the observatory and slows it down as it orbits the Earth, lowering its altitude.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

The ties extend beyond overlapping at religious charities in the orbits of Michigan philanthropists.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The other three also exhibit stable orbits, similarly suggesting that any planet nine would have to be very far away indeed.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

When within sight of the Earth on each of its orbits, it would stimulate outpourings of superstitious fervor among the Earthlings.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan