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pivot

noun as in center point about which something

verb as in revolve around center point

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Decades-long industry veterans have pivoted to adjacent professions, including teaching and advertising.

Her statement on the Dallas attack offered “prayers” to the victims and their families but quickly pivoted to what she felt was the real tragedy.

The pivot would mark a major shift in Sable’s push to bring the pipelines back online.

Whether through conversation or conversion, they are betting that this tragedy could be a pivot point — if the nation is willing to take it.

From Salon

Not only is his physical appearance significantly different, but it also marks something of a career pivot and the first genuine Oscars contender of his career.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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