spun

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The character of housekeeper Edna Garrett, played by Charlotte Rae, was spun off in 1979 into a second hit series, “Facts of Life,” which ran until 1988.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Unilever has spun off its Ben & Jerry’s ice cream business and sold its tea brands in recent years.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Klotho is a protein named after one of the three Fates from Greek mythology, who spun the thread of life.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Espinal drew attention to a separate account where an AI papaya character named "Anaya Papaya" - already apparently spun off from the new Fruit Love Island series - is seemingly modelled after her.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Wolf spun round and raced back towards Tall Tailless.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver