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whirlwind

[hwurl-wind, wurl-] / ˈʰwɜrlˌwɪnd, ˈwɜrl- /


NOUN
mass of rapidly rotating air
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The whirlwind tour begins in the UAE, home to a 4.5 million-strong Indian community.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The spring art fairs offer a whirlwind chance to take in works in every style and medium—from rococo- and Renaissance-inspired paintings to digital sculptures that destroy themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Her career has been a whirlwind ever since.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Newly minted expats get off the plane and immediately step into a whirlwind of unfamiliarity: Language.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The air was aswirl with flame, soot, and burning shingles, each caught in a devilish whirlwind.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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