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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

The OpenAI deal is the cornerstone of Oracle’s pivot under executive chairman Larry Ellison from software to AI infrastructure services.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

SoftBank Group became Japan’s most valuable company, ending Toyota’s 23-year reign, due to its AI investment pivot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Much of Arm’s recent stock growth came after a well-received pivot into AI-focused chip design.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Schwartzie took two balls and a strike, then I saw him begin to pivot on the fourth pitch.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok




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