retrograde
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Retrograde is a concept outside of the zodiac signs, so it can appeal to people who are new to astrology, she says.
From National Geographic • Aug. 24, 2023
"Retrograde" premiered on National Geographic Channel on December 8 and Disney+ on December 9, and will be available on Hulu on December 11.
From Salon • Dec. 9, 2022
The Esa module delivered two key engine burns last week to get Orion into a big loop around the Moon known as a Distant Retrograde Orbit.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2022
Retrograde means the orbiting spacecraft circles the moon opposite the moon’s spin and orbit of the Earth.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2022
Retrograde dilatation with the fingers through a gastrostomy opening has been done, but seems hardly warranted in view of the excellent results obtainable from above.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
Vocabulary lists containing retrograde
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
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