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  • present participle of circle.
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But after circling a few times, the shark spat out the bait, leaving fishermen on the pier stunned.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 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

But when I’m Dusty circling the bases, I twirl the bat like a baton and dance, which makes her laugh.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner




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