whirled

Example Sentences

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"When I left, I left with nothing," he told AFP, as waiters whirled past carrying steaming plates of traditional Syrian fare.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

The explosive Park fire north of Chico created massive smoke plumes that whirled up into the atmosphere, swirling in a tornado-like way, a phenomenon known as a “firenado.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2024

Faint noises from boat engines whirled in the air.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024

He also whirled around to break a tackle and kept going to get the Seahawks into field goal range early in the second half.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023

With that, he slammed the door shut again, then whirled around, only to yell out in surprise when he found the princess standing an inch away from him, staring at him angrily.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley