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pivots

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

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The vote pivots around Netanyahu, who at 77 is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, with some 19 years in office.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

I currently work at a company that matches contributions, which is a great benefit, but I’m curious if there are better options, especially for someone always expecting the next layoff and potential career pivots.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Carney has been clear that the road ahead for Canada as it pivots away from its reliance on the US will be a tough one.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

As the agency pivots to putting astronauts on the moon, this $3-billion space-copter is the agency’s last large-scale mission to explore the solar system.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

The dragon pivots its head in my direction, then lets out a furious shriek.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu