counterclockwise
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When a small portion of GldJ is removed, the motor reverses its rotation from counterclockwise to clockwise.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
In a storm like this, the winds move counterclockwise, Bassill added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
The dance opens with Abraham in a running solo, winding around the stage in counterclockwise circles.
From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024
The animation below gives a sense of the storm’s motion, spinning counterclockwise and forming a classic cyclone as a jet of moisture flows from it over the West Coast.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024
It continued rolling around the front of the rim, going counterclockwise until it reached the back.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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