spin

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A typical EV motor uses strong, permanent magnets made from rare earths such as neodymium to spin the rotor and propel the car.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Sometimes investors receive shares of a company in a spin and don’t want to hold it, which can put pressure on shares of the newly created company.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

As the legend goes, tourists in Milan who grind their heels on the bull's testicles and spin in place three times are guaranteed good fortune and are destined to return.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The study shows that the planet's aurora drives a powerful cycle involving heat, winds, and electrical currents that can make Saturn appear to spin at different speeds depending on how it is measured.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

“But I’ve heard tales … stories of those who can spin wonderful things. Not regular yarn, but more … uh … valuable things.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff