whirring

Example Sentences

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Rising equity prices have also kept the spending machine whirring when it comes to artificial-intelligence hyperscalers’ capital investments.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

And would-be acquirers have more choices than ever: The corporate-bond, syndicated-loan and private-credit markets are all whirring at the same time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Launched more than 30 years ago, AOL dial-up was known for its chirpy whirring start-up sound, but it has long since been replaced by faster alternatives.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

All the way down the river with the rain lashing my face and blurring my eyes until I saw a whirring ambulance light at the landing in the distance.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings