whirring

Example Sentences

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Keeping the systems whirring is a constant operation, with technicians on site even during religious holidays.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The whirring piña colada machine tempted me, but at $15 a glass, it would quickly drain my budget.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

A Northern California city sent out police drones whirring 400 feet in the air this Fourth of July to hunt for people setting off illegal fireworks, and issued more than $300,000 in fines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

It might not sound like much time, but when a warehouse full of computers is whirring away these microscopic delays pile up and dilute the performance needed for AI.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025

A hummingbird flits into view with its bejeweled magenta-green chest, its whirring wings.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day