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

German conglomerate Thyssenkrupp spun off its naval division last October at a €5.2 billion valuation.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

To reach weapons-grade—93% or higher—the material must be spun in sensitive centrifuges that are subject to breakage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Jonah spun around—or, spun as well as anyone could, three seconds after vomiting.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix