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pivot

[piv-uht] / ˈpɪv ət /




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Tau’s pivot from robot arms to full-fledged humanoids reflects a broader shift in the robotics landscape.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Alex Kirshner argues that the rise of these cute little mascots is “a natural pivot point in not just A.I. design but public messaging.”

From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2026

The company’s balance sheet has been weighed down by heavy debt after an expensive pivot toward renewable energy failed to deliver the promised returns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Jaguar's pivot to become an all-electric brand is seen by many in the industry as a high-risk decision.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

As the high-pitched calls of the young bonobos grew louder, Otto tried to pivot to see what the fuss was.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer

I currently work at a company that matches contributions, which is a great benefit, but I’m curious if there are better options, especially for someone always expecting the next layoff and potential career pivots.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

This debate pivots on two classic theories—mobilization and persuasion—that aren’t flatly incompatible but point in different directions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Xbox leadership has insisted the "painful" cuts across its sprawling network of studios are necessary to equip it for future success, as it pivots focus to its biggest blockbuster titles.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

In the novel, Hubie and Janine’s relationship pivots after an ectopic pregnancy ends in loss.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

The boy turns his head and pivots his body just in time; the Roman candle’s projectile misses my parachute by several feet.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

She then pivoted to her positivity message, smiling while proclaiming, “We can be joyful and ambitious again.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Many of those companies have lately pivoted to AI, which promises more lucrative returns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

In time Mr. Quan pivoted successfully to choreographing action sequences for film and television before deciding at almost 50 that he wanted to return to acting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Then, he pivoted: “Why are we fighting this war, to what end? Who benefits from it? Why did we do this? What are we paying for it?”

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026

He pivoted to look at the hills, which the sun was lightening to smoky blue.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has said the company is pivoting its business away from vehicle sales to focus on robotaxis and humanoid robots, neither of which are currently for sale.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

It began work on Everywhere, intended to be a multiplayer role-playing game set in a futuristic city, before pivoting its focus to action-adventure MindsEye.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

The company has been pivoting to a broader platform and strategy — a “relationship-based selling” approach, whereby it focuses on catering to existing customers and selling them new products.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

Winds and surface currents later carried it out of Petermann Fjord, while satellite observations showed it pivoting away from Joe Island and moving southwest through Nares Strait.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

He pulled, pivoting away, his wrist twisting in her grasp.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee


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