whirl
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As a result, the fire whirl consumed oil more rapidly while producing significantly less pollution.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Although quite a few movies have taken place against the whirl of the Cannes Film Festival, only a handful have been shot within sanctioned festival spaces — often because of artistic, logistical and financial constraints.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
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
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
The bats hanging from the ceiling began to whirl and twirl.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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English Words Derived from Old Norse
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