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orbits
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the path an object in the space follows to move around a planet, star, etc.
- The satellite was placed into a stable orbit to continuously monitor weather patterns from space.
- The space station travels in a low Earth orbit, allowing it to circle the planet every 90 minutes.
- Understanding the orbit of distant exoplanets helps astronomers study their potential habitability.
- When a spacecraft enters the orbit of another planet, it must adjust its velocity to achieve a stable trajectory.
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an area in which something operates, exerts influence, or holds power
- The corporation extended its orbit into international markets.
- He operated within the orbit of government agencies.
- The diplomat remained in the orbit of the ambassador's influence.
- Artists often work within the orbit of galleries and patrons.
- The company expanded its orbit to include several new sectors.
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a particular environment, sphere, or walk of life
- She moved in the orbit of the fashion industry.
- The writer remained in the orbit of literary circles.
- Scientists work in the orbit of research institutions.
- He entered the orbit of political power.
- Their influence spread through the orbit of social media.
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the hollow in the skull that holds and supports the eyeball
- The fracture damaged the orbit around his eye.
- Muscles attach to the orbit to control eye movement.
- Doctors examined the orbit for signs of injury.
- The orbit protects the delicate structures of the eye.
- Imaging revealed swelling in the orbit.
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the path followed by an electron around an atom's nucleus
- The orbit of an electron affects chemical bonding.
- The energy level determines an electron's orbit.
- Quantum mechanics describes electron orbits precisely.
- The electron moved to a higher orbit after excitation.
- Atoms have electrons in multiple orbits.
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