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revolve

[ri-volv] / rɪˈvɒlv /




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Traditional martial arts competitions do not revolve around personal grudges or showboating, but testing one’s skill against a worthy opponent.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

Not long ago, a meeting between Xi and Kim would inevitably revolve around the topic of Pyongyang’s nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

For Richter, most Sundays revolve around his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The lyrics of trot songs typically revolve around love and separation, or the yearning for a warm, familiar home.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

“You know Josie has her own family, and her family has their own plans for the summer. It’s not...fair...for you to think that her plans should revolve around you.”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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