- present participle of circle.
circling
Example Sentences
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It wasn’t the price that made them hesitate, but that she kept circling back to the cost.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
But his performances on loan at Reims from Arsenal during a prolific 2022-23 campaign - which earned him a £35m move to Monaco - had US officials circling.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Illegal drones have been spotted circling above the Eurenco plant, leaving some newcomers in town to rethink their decision to relocate there from bigger cities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Unlike the bands circling Seattle and Portland, Modest Mouse made a point of leaning into its outlier roots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
We’re circling another plaza, only this one has taller buildings that feel more like the ones in San Juan.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
