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pinwheeled

verb

past tense of pinwheel

as in rotated

to move in circles around an axis or center the kayaker had got sucked into the whirlpool, and his kayak was pinwheeling helplessly

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Deschamps has rotated between Lucas Digne and Théo Hernandez in that position with both players much more effective going forward than covering the space behind them.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Edin Džeko, Bosnia’s 40-year-old striker and all-time leading scorer, made his first start of this World Cup after subbing in their last two games; Džeko was among three Bosnians rotated out six minutes after halftime.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

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Amid the bigger picture — of which there are many at the moment — Keshad Johnson stands as a reminder that this also is a time of year when the NBA’s small stuff has to be revolved.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Mark had hired a photographer and revolved the engagement around a special place close to both his and Jess' hearts, so postponing the proposal wouldn't do anyone any favors.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026

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Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing spun to face home plate umpire Dan Iassogna, holding up his mitt with the ball inside.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
There are also tunics and airy sweaters crocheted with feathery mulberry silk—a type spun by silkworms fed exclusively on white mulberry leaves, considered the highest-quality in the world.

— Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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