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When the nose gear is pivoted 90 degrees and pushed or pulled at that angle, the inside main gear has to pivot, while the outer gear can roll around the larger radius. This is like when you are trying to turn sharp with a tractor. You stomp on the inside wheel brake and pivot around meanwhile, the inside wheel has to skid as it is not rolling.
What Tom said above is true about some aircraft, but by no means is this the majority.
I doubt this kind of ground handling is required at most airports (severe pivoting turns).
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