orbit

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Much like water spiraling down a drain rather than dropping straight through, gas continues orbiting the newly formed black hole as gravity gradually pulls it inward.

From Science Daily

Small, rocky planets circle close to their star, while large gas giants orbit at greater distances.

From Science Daily

Around him orbits a constellation of classmates - caustic, thoughtful, restless - who debate Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, Karl Marx and the price of cigarettes with equal seriousness.

From BBC

Adenot will be busy on board the orbiting scientific lab, participating in more than 200 experiments.

From Barron's

If Friday morning's launch goes as planned, the astronauts should arrive at the orbiting ISS by approximately 3:15 pm on Saturday.

From Barron's