counterclockwise
Example Sentences
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The convoy drivers set off for their counterclockwise circling of the Beltway — and I set off for a clockwise circling of the Beltway to meet them.
From Washington Post
We were lucky to start counterclockwise, with a canal on our right side, meaning it was easier to scan the waterways while riding.
From Washington Post
“And if you do wrong, you’re going to be like, ‘I didn’t brush my teeth counterclockwise’ or something like that,” Johnson said.
From New York Times
This creates a powerful vortex of winds circling counterclockwise, which can nudge the jet stream out of its typical pattern.
From Seattle Times
When you're done cooking, open the lid by turning it counterclockwise to unlock and remove it.
From Salon
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