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revolve

[ri-volv] / rɪˈvɒlv /




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The case revolves around the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The two college dropouts changed the way people use computers, listen to music and communicate on the go, giving rise to lifestyles revolving around smartphone apps.

From Barron's

While the documentary captures parts of the creative process that includes self-expression and personal exploration, a recurring pattern emerges of how much the conversation revolves around other people’s desires for the album.

From Salon

Conversations revolved around sunsets and legislative risk, and planning was defensive.

From Barron's

Many proposals for a smaller Fed balance sheet revolve around regulatory reforms that could encourage banks to reduce the quantity of reserves they want to hold.

From The Wall Street Journal