counterclockwise

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When a small portion of GldJ is removed, the motor reverses its rotation from counterclockwise to clockwise.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

The weather service office in Oxnard said the storm could rotate counterclockwise in that area, which could produce a small tornado.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

On Day 1, you play it clockwise; on Day 2, counterclockwise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 26, 2025

The dance opens with Abraham in a running solo, winding around the stage in counterclockwise circles.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024

Instead of turning back the way they’d come, they moved counterclockwise around the old tower, the wall of the arena vibrating with voices and stomping feet to their left.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo