whirled

Example Sentences

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"When I left, I left with nothing," he told AFP, as waiters whirled past carrying steaming plates of traditional Syrian fare.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

The explosive Park fire north of Chico created massive smoke plumes that whirled up into the atmosphere, swirling in a tornado-like way, a phenomenon known as a “firenado.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2024

Faint noises from boat engines whirled in the air.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Lee whirled through open waters on Thursday as forecasters warned it could become the first Category 5 storm of the Atlantic season.

From Washington Times • Sep. 7, 2023

I whirled around, looking for the little terror and my backpack, but all I saw was darkness.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia