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pivot

noun as in center point about which something

verb as in revolve around center point

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Whether through conversation or conversion, they are betting that this tragedy could be a pivot point — if the nation is willing to take it.

From Salon

Not only is his physical appearance significantly different, but it also marks something of a career pivot and the first genuine Oscars contender of his career.

From BBC

In his later career, Redford successfully pivoted to directing, winning the Academy Award for Best Director in 1980 for “Ordinary People.”

From Salon

The company said the “strategic pivot” meant prioritizing specialist AI tutors, while scaling back its focus on general AI tutor roles.

The fan base and its loyalty multiplied this season when “Summer” pivoted to weekly episode drops, creating a nail-biting frenzy over Belly’s entanglements and how her story will end.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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