Example Sentences

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But it’s a testament to how even the slightest of pivots can reframe a story, making it all the more personal without drawing explicit attention to itself.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Pyongyang is likely to pursue "continuous" ballistic missile testing as it pivots from simple weapons development towards the "normalisation of nuclear operations", he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The current surge in prices of energy and other commodities has lifted expectations of hawkish pivots by central banks in Asia, especially in economies that are most vulnerable to oil shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

In one sequence, a solemn Gregorian chant pivots to a tango as Grace and Rocky’s ships connect airlock-to-airlock in spinning orbit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

He pivots and walks away from me to the end of the porch.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina