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turning

adjective as in revolving

adjective as in vertiginous

adjective as in whirling

Strongest matches

Weak match

noun as in bow

noun as in diversion

noun as in rotation

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“This one is leaner, more diversified and quietly turning into a serious fintech contender.”

The warning to Republicans in Tuesday’s election results is that Democrats are turning the tables on affordability, especially when they steer clear of leftist cultural snares.

Perhaps aware of the sensitivity of turning medicine into a political tool, China hasn’t often threatened to cut off drug supplies to the U.S.

Three years later, the tide appears to be turning against the once-untouchable elite, with several members of the former ruling Rajapaksa family and other powerful figures jailed or appearing in court.

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Take the first big turning point of this postseason: The iconic “wheel play” the Dodgers ran to defend a bunt in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series.

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