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swirl

[swurl] / swɜrl /


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Intrigue begets further intrigue, and the reader struggles to keep up with a swirl of subplots involving Sweety’s assistant, a missing computer, blackmail, gangsters and corrupt politicians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

On Monday, Netflix shares fell nearly 6%, which Nollen and Huber attributed to the swirl of reporting suggesting the company was actively looking to make a deal.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

You don’t swirl your glass like you learned wine in Bordeaux.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

She was joined by her fiance, NFL star Travis Kelce, as rumours swirl that they will get married next month.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

And now, through his swirl of panic, all he could think of was Mom and Dad and Uncle Solly.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis




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