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swivel

[swiv-uhl] / ˈswɪv əl /


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Behind her, an elegantly decorated living room can be seen, with a large L-shaped gray couch set up against one wall opposite two cozy-looking white swivel chairs.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

However, as someone who often covers cyber hacks, I swivel the lens out of sight after my workout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

Similarly, the accompanying swivel chairs from HD Buttercup and the barstool seats in the kitchen are upholstered in Bengal and Husky-durable textiles that camouflage their rescues pet hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

These chairs are widely regarded as precursors of modern office chairs that swivel and tilt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

Settling back in his swivel chair, his feet up on the desk and his eyes closed, he began imagining how beautiful everything would be once he was squadron commander.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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