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pivot

[piv-uht] / ˈpɪv ət /




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Their first year in leadership positions was supposed to ease them into the transition, but the pandemic forced them to pivot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Oracle’s fourth-quarter earnings call will deliver critical updates about the progress of its data-center build-out and the financial impact of its AI pivot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Shares cleared a $13.11 double-bottom pivot on January 21, followed by the formation of a bull flag.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Factories, restaurants and city halls have all shifted into hiring mode, a pivot from last year, when the healthcare industry almost single-handedly propped up job creation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Dora said, “Hum,” and she flopped back in her pivot chair and crossed her legs and smoothed her wrapper over her knees.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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