whirl
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An elite dinghy racer in his youth, he gave the Cup a whirl in 1974 on Mariner, a vessel he claimed would be an innovative breakthrough.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
They whirl, bounce, and collide within their confined space like loose change shaking violently in a machine, moving so quickly and unpredictably that standard scientific tools have struggled to track them.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026
During a whirl of recent diplomatic engagements, Takaichi played K-pop on the drums with South Korea's president and snapped selfies with Italy's prime minister, casting herself as hard-working, relatable and a symbol of change.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
Bodies collide in a whirl of elbows and flying sneakers.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025
My fist goes up instinctively, and I whirl around to see him standing behind me in the hallway, turned as if headed to his room.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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