spinning

Example Sentences

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At its best, the restaurant drama can be sublime, possibly the best thing on TV; but the past two seasons have felt like a wasted opportunity, with the story largely spinning its wheels.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Of the spinning ritual, which was popular among Milanese in the 19th Century, Galli told AFP news agency: "It's probably a charming gesture, but also quite damaging for a work of art."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Instead of accelerating lower, the stock has spent recent weeks stabilizing through a series of doji and spinning top candles.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Scientists believe that when these waves encounter a rapidly spinning black hole, the black hole's rotational energy can transfer into the dark matter waves, dramatically increasing their density.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Yonder was far from The King’s City, and if her family was still there, perhaps they would know about the spinning and how I could get out of this heap of trouble.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff