whirl

Example Sentences

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They whirl, bounce, and collide within their confined space like loose change shaking violently in a machine, moving so quickly and unpredictably that standard scientific tools have struggled to track them.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

During a whirl of recent diplomatic engagements, Takaichi played K-pop on the drums with South Korea's president and snapped selfies with Italy's prime minister, casting herself as hard-working, relatable and a symbol of change.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Hoffmann’s “Nutcracker,” this beautiful book follows a boy into snowy woods, where he encounters tiny snow dancers and a snow queen who whirl and float on a magical illuminated stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Sergei's first week of freedom has passed in a whirl of activity.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

My thoughts whirl as the announcer pulls a second set of cards and reads them out.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu