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noun

Definition of pivotsnext
plural of pivot
as in roots
the central part or aspect of something under consideration an issue that is the real pivot of the controversy

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pivot
as in rotates
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis the telescope is mounted on a tripod so you can easily pivot it for viewing in any direction

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  1. rotates
  2. hearts
  3. cores
Verb
  • The black hole rotates in an unexpected direction in relation to its surrounding galaxy.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That comes to light when the drones form the shape of a giant shopping bag which rotates in mid air.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of rotates
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  • In the days after a 15-year-old girl shot and killed another student and a teacher, and wounded six others before taking her own life, faith and community leaders across southern Wisconsin have joined hands and hearts with crowds of people who are heavy with grief, fear and uncertainty.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The set comes with pre-cut vegetables and fruit that fasten together in the middle with Velcro, allowing kids to slice to their hearts' content.
    Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of hearts
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  • These stellar remnants are created when stars with masses similar to that of the sun exhaust their fuel for nuclear fusion, the process that converts hydrogen to helium in their cores.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Microscopic analysis of the sediment cores will also help the team analyze the way the eruption affected marine creatures and the chemistry of the seafloor.
    Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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