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revolve

[ri-volv] / rɪˈvɒlv /




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Those concerns also revolve around so-called AI agents, which are software products that are designed to perform tasks autonomously.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Infantino opened the door to a 64-team global tournament during this year's event, but Tebas argued that "not everything can revolve around the World Cup".

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Going forward, questions will revolve around how much investors “really know about” SK Hynix’s shares, and how much that matters “if trades are placed based on a volatility trade,” Gregson said in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

In 2026, the two sides are still arguing over tax returns from 2007 through 2009, and key questions in the case revolve around a 1996 Coke-IRS agreement over the company’s internal cross-border transactions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

As it increases its pace, the sea itself seems to resonate with its movement, beginning to revolve in a slow eddy, but quickly picking up speed.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

DeChambeau was later deemed to have not "played the course as it is found", breaking Rule 8.1 which revolves around player's actions that "improve conditions affecting the stroke".

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Another episode revolves around a significant fine issued to a 68-year-old slaveholder named Benjamin Rice.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Modern-day discussion of U.S. campaign finance revolves around issues such as dark money, outside-group spending and corporate personhood.

From Salon Jul. 2, 2026

The game plan in a modern Feeney game revolves around strategically placing the elders in the batting lineup to avoid having two quick strikeouts or slow runners on base.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

Emily finishes with the punch line: “And the whole world revolves around her.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

ME: So from the beginning, you knew that you wanted to do something that revolved around creating.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

In recent years, much of it has revolved around free speech and censorship.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

When news of Sam Neill’s death at the age of 78 broke earlier this week, much of the public sentiment for the late New Zealand actor revolved around his humor and charm.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Losing that means losing an entire culture that revolved around archives, memory-keeping, and eager community-sharing.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Although Bobby’s life now revolved around the Manhattan, there were other pawns to capture.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Paramount disclosed that it had $1.6 billion in cash on hand and a revolving loan of $3.2 billion available for its use.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Going through the building's cavernous basement – which once housed two restaurants – crews found fragments of a wooden, revolving door dating back to the 1910s.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Nehls only disclosed a handful of bank accounts, stock and a mutual fund — all worth less than $15,000, while listing liabilities in the form of revolving credit from three credit card companies.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

"That was the moment I realised somebody had to do something," said the wildlife biologist, who never dreamt of a career revolving around the sea.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

At the restaurant they were seated side by side at a round table with a revolving platter of spareribs and egg rolls and chicken wings, which, they concurred, all tasted the same.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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