spinning

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At its best, the restaurant drama can be sublime, possibly the best thing on TV; but the past two seasons have felt like a wasted opportunity, with the story largely spinning its wheels.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Its axis slowly wobbles over time like a spinning top, a movement known as axial precession.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

FedEx is spinning off its freight business on June 1, aiming to unlock value; the unit expects $8.7 billion in 2026 sales.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

In a 2008 race, Earnhardt held a lead when a late pass attempt from Busch sent him spinning and crashing into a wall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The spinning wheel vibrated when I put my foot on the treadle, like it knew something bad was happening.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff