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swirl

[swurl] / swɜrl /


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These are thoughts that swirl in one’s head while attending this year’s Las Culturistas Culture Awards ceremony, held on a recent Saturday night at the United Theater.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Industrials were the biggest laggard on Wednesday, dragged down by a swirl of other factors including rising oil prices, and expectations of a Fed interest rate hike.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A data-light calendar is in store for Japan, narrowing focus on the yen as speculation about intervention continues to swirl and markets look for a potential visit by U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Sergio Garcia says LIV Golf's players were told earlier this year the event would run for "many years" as rumours swirl the Saudi-backed venture is on the verge of collapse.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

In the Governor's right palm, a huge ball of light began to swirl, as blindingly bright as the center of a star.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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