spun

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How much better loved would it have been had Wenlock been a warlock, a creature spun from the Merlin of Arthurian legend.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Some analysts have even spun it as a point in his favor.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

FedEx Freight, the largest LTL carrier, spun off on June 1, now trades at 30 times expected earnings, below peers at 40 times.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In recent years, it has spun off its ice-cream arm, sold its tea business and divested itself of its spreads operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“Get down! You two! Get down in the boat!” cried Nighthand, and he heaved on the sails as Irian spun the tiller under fast, urgent hands.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell