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rotator

[roh-tey-ter, roh-tey-] / ˈroʊ teɪ tər, roʊˈteɪ- /


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Researchers are now trying to understand how this galaxy became what scientists call a "slow rotator" so quickly.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

After high school, I signed a minor-league contract but tore my rotator cuff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“I think people can understand a torn rotator cuff,” Grace says, “but they can’t necessarily understand pelvic hematoma until they’ve had one.”

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

He also drew from the unpleasant times, particularly the three months he was sidelined with a strained rotator cuff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

Ricky punched my shoulder in a manner meant to be encouraging but that nearly snapped my rotator cuff.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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