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rotation

[roh-tey-shuhn] / roʊˈteɪ ʃən /




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Performed in rotation with “New Born” is Tom Noonan’s “What Happened Was . . . ,” a 1992 two-hander, also directed by Mr. Rickson, about a nervous date night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

A dusk/dawn SSO orbit follows the earth’s rotation, passing near the poles, crossing the equator about the same time each day.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Following a tradition of geographical rotation that is not always observed, Latin America is in line to provide the next UN chief.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Jaxson Hayes was out of the postseason rotation last year and is now an important counterpunch behind Ayton.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

They had halted the rotation of the ship in preparation for the upcoming operation.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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