rotating
Britishadjective
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revolving around a central axis, line, or point
the rotating blades of a helicopter
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passing in turn to each of two or more eligible parties
the rotating presidency of the EU
Example Sentences
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Cyprus, which holds the rotating presidency of the EU, said its goal "remains, the swift implementation of the EU-US joint statement".
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Four larger cylinders sat on a rotating carousel, while four smaller masses were suspended inside on a copper-beryllium ribbon about as thick as a human hair.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
She was elected to the Arcadia City Council in November 2022 - a five-member governing body where each member takes on the role of mayor on a rotating basis.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Matt Titterton directed the production for television, and the Queen Elizabeth, which seats fewer than 1,000, makes for an intimate presentation, with an art-deco-gone-wild aesthetic and rotating scenery.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
They took on a rotating variety of chores such as gardening and soap-making.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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