- present participle of circle.
circling
Example Sentences
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The Whelford woman described an "eerily quiet atmosphere" in the wake of a major incident, with police, drones, and forensic investigators still circling the area.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
“We’ve been circling 5.5% on the 10-year as a time when we’re probably going to get more interested in this,” Reynolds said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
“Everybody’s circling us on their calendar, so our games are going to be hard-fought,” Lake said, “and this game was one of them.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Clutching small French and Vatican flags, crowds gathered in anticipation ahead of the service, with the city centre sealed off, helicopters circling overhead and snipers positioned on rooftops.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
I am pondering this sad fact when I realize the blackness of sleep is circling my head.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
