pivoting
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pivoting
Example Sentences
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Niles back then was a highly regarded analyst covering chip stocks and PC hardware, before pivoting to become a fund manager.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
Economic challenges and a low subscriber base saw the streaming giants pull funding for original content, a decision that left filmmakers pivoting and many observers asking: What’s next for Nollywood?
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
I was proud of him for pivoting to pizza, prouder still for how, as we were heading home, he told me that he felt “peaceful, happy, confident, and love.”
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Jost’s Hegseth stuck to a now well-worn bit: an oversized glass of “scotch” in hand, he “took questions” from the press while mostly ignoring them, pivoting instead to insults and non-answers.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
Craig was profoundly happy now, having finally made a swerve, leaving his career in investment banking and pivoting back to his first love—basketball.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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