Example Sentences

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Until engineers could upload new software to its fine guidance sensor, the observatory was swivelling all over the sky.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023

Stina Blackstenius opened the scoring, controlling the ball on her chest and swivelling to finish.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2023

He can spend his days swivelling around in the Oval Office before retiring.

From The Guardian • Oct. 14, 2020

A figure in head-to-toe metallic coverings braced one limb against the door frame, swivelling its helmeted head back and forth at us.

From Nature • Jan. 28, 2020

And swivelling round in his chair, he picked up his pen and began to write.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley