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

A back-and-forth game was tilting in UCLA’s direction with 2:42 to go after Clark whirled a cross-court pass to a wide-open Lazar Stefanovic, whose three-pointer pushed the Bruins into a 61-59 lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

Faint noises from boat engines whirled in the air.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Lee whirled through open waters on Thursday as forecasters warned it could become the first Category 5 storm of the Atlantic season.

From Washington Times • Sep. 7, 2023

Whenever one of the missiles landed intact on the rubble pile, she would seize it, standing in full view as she whirled the corded iron round and round, releasing it in a blur of speed.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques