swirling

Example Sentences

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Anticipation was mounting ahead of the listing, as evidenced by countless news reports and swirling speculation last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Powerful currents twist and churn, creating swirling eddies that split into smaller and smaller vortices until their energy eventually fades away.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Speculation surrounding Rodgers’ comeback had been swirling for months after the veteran quarterback was spotted at the Steelers’ training facilities, sparking widespread rumors that a reunion was imminent.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

But life wasn’t easy if you weren’t Dutch, so Anthony and Grietje—outsiders in a prosperous but swirling city—chose to seek their fortune in the Americas.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A huge dark shape standing up on two legs appeared ahead of them in the swirling snow, and Owen and George pulled up short.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz