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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

Sophie, staring upwards, saw through the mist that his colossal ears were beginning to swivel out from his head.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl




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