- present participle of circle.
circling
Example Sentences
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While Constance never shows for the reading, her presence is still felt, often hovering or circling around the table with movements designed to interpret the tone of the reading.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Korda secured the win with a 34-inch par putt on the 18th hole, with the ball circling around the back lip before dropping in.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Just being cheap isn’t enough to attract hot money — there also has to be some belief that Wall Street vultures are circling.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
“Attention: Capybara — wild animal crossing,” reads one such sign along the bike path circling the lagoon.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
I looked up at birds circling weightlessly on wind currents above.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
