twirl

Example Sentences

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Dressed in sky blue kimonos emblazoned with flowers, the dancers twist and twirl in unison in front of hundreds of spectators eager to see the annual "Miyako Odori" in the nation's spectacular ancient capital.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He has requested a sold-out crowd to be in their seats ahead of kick-off to twirl the complimentary towels – a staple action for supporters in American sport.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

I half expected a Snidely Whiplash twirl of the mustache or a Bertram Oleander sidewise glance and sneer.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026

It is nimble enough to twirl a delicate paper cylinder without crushing it, though in a recent demonstration, the object occasionally slipped from the hand’s grasp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

She raises her eyebrows and pretends to twirl a moustache.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler