gyre

Example Sentences

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The data includes samples from the world’s five major gyres, or current systems, which sweep particles from inhabited areas to create large collections of refuse.

From Washington Post

As well as this endless redrawing of the lines, the story of the encyclopedia, in Garfield’s telling, is a continual push for more and bigger: knowledge’s widening gyre.

From Washington Post

Described by Seafields as their Scientific Founder, he has long been fascinated by the potential to grow seaweed in enormous rotating ocean currents known as gyres.

From BBC

The gyre of history keeps changing this city that conceals itself from outside powers and so arouses suspicion.

From New York Times

He's read about these trips: to enter the gyre's racket of wind and rain, the crew harness themselves in place.

From Scientific American