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Only a tiny circle has regular access to its leader.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

As dusk settled, Stupnikov stood in a circle with other newly minted officers holding, per Russian military tradition, a combat helmet filled with champagne.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

A fifth disc, “Covered in Clover,” takes the story of “My Aim Is True” full circle with Costello’s 2007 live performance of the LP with Clover.

From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2026

Below, a circle of polished black granite set within green marble mirrors the dome — a reference to Albuquerque’s 1989 public artwork, “Site, Memory, Reflection,” and to the architecture of her Tunisian childhood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

But the spirits made time to spell out a quick message—Kate and her mother would lead a special private circle at the Strong home later that same night.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

But all the more perplexing was Holmes’ reticence to admit guilt when caught with hands as red as her lipstick, talking herself in circles in pursuit of her truth.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

There had been rumblings of frustration in criminal justice circles over policing, for which Mamdani has largely retained the status quo in New York.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

Initially, the animal was spotted swimming in circles and travelling some distance upriver.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

"Consciousness is a trap. We can't prove it in each other. Debate it for AI and you go in circles," Stakeman told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

The children joined hands and spun in merry circles around the baroness, who did her best to ignore them.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

She said she had heard what sounded like "gunshots" and an air ambulance had circled above.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Seconds later, a loud buzzing filled the room as two drones flew in through an open doorway and circled a human-shaped dummy, noisily distracting the “attacker” until an actual policeman ran in.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., circled back later in the hearing and methodically dismantled the exchange.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026

Survivors wheeled and circled above the wreckage for days, and injured birds straggling ashore were killed by Angelenos looking for a free meal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

The Drone circled the farm several times a day, but there was less to report in autumn.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

Given the inevitability of other top clubs circling emerging talent, the idea of selling the pathway that Liverpool offers is imperative.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

“We’ve been circling 5.5% on the 10-year as a time when we’re probably going to get more interested in this,” Reynolds said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

Clutching small French and Vatican flags, crowds gathered in anticipation ahead of the service, with the city centre sealed off, helicopters circling overhead and snipers positioned on rooftops.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Rather than try to flee, the larger speedboat began circling the inflatable, taunting the four Civil Guard officers aboard.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Another cryptic circling of the whip, and Midnight bows, going down on the knee of one foreleg with the other extended.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen