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going around



ADJECTIVE
orbiting
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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"There's some mad chat going around that I'm running for mayor of Manchester now, but I can tell you live right now, I'm not doing that," he said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Mr. Gallego conceded that he maybe “should have talked” to Mr. Swalwell about the rumors that were going around.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

“I remember going around and just watching my shadow, because you never know who is behind you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

There are many narratives going around, and the one I find most interesting or conflicting is from the tech bears who say that AI is so powerful, it’s going to destroy all of software.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

And she had morning sickness the same time as the flu was going around school, so that was strike number two.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway




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