tilted
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Because this disk was likely tilted relative to the magnetar's spin, Einstein's theory predicts that the rapidly spinning neutron star would drag the surrounding fabric of space-time with it, producing a phenomenon called Lense-Thirring precession.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
Tax Court Judge Albert Lauber determined that Coca-Cola’s internal deals were tilted improperly so these overseas operations received profits that should have stayed with the parent company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
On the summer solstice the northern hemisphere is tilted most directly toward the Sun, and the Sun appears directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
A bet that it reopens by July 31 shifted to mostly “no” by late May; current odds are tilted in favor of a reopening by December.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
Aunt Kate tilted her head to the side as we pressed on down the wooden-plank sidewalk, both of us making a tip-tap sound as we went.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
