merry-go-round
Example Sentences
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“It’s very much a merry-go-round, and that merry-go-round had to keep spinning faster,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Beyond the merry-go-round and before the Ferris wheel on Santa Monica Pier, Ian Bowen does business in a snug kiosk overstuffed with souvenirs, guidebooks and replica highway signs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
While it said all those involved acted in good faith, the report suggested the "merry-go-round referral system" meant AR's case was passed from one public sector agency to another.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
I’m not sure how to step off the merry-go-round.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
And besides, the merry-go-round did not turn at night.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
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