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turning

[tur-ning] / ˈtɜr nɪŋ /






ADJECTIVE
whirling
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That includes next-generation technologies that are still years away from turning a profit or driving meaningful revenue, he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Momentum continues to cool, with the 21-day exponential moving average turning lower for the first time since late March.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

She has seen that some mill around when they encounter the wire, before turning around.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Though aimed at fans, there is in theory nothing stopping an opposition member of staff from turning up and recording observations.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Seeing my opportunity, I stripped off my own shirt, grabbed a handful of ash, and scrubbed at my face and arms, turning myself the same dingy color as the men in front of me.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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