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circles

  • plural of circle.
  • present tense form of circle (3rd person singular).

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Sandberg grew concerned her organization was drifting, some of the people said, despite growth in the number of Lean In peer groups known as Circles and a data partnership with McKinsey, the consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Appeared in the October 13, 2025, print edition as 'Paramount Circles Warner After Bid Rejection'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

Circles was a big success but a mixed reception to recent posthumous albums from other artists has caused critics to question whether less is more when it comes to releasing music after death.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025

In its statement, Seven Circles criticized Burning Man’s “apolitical stance” and what it characterizes as the event’s insufficient steps toward “attaining carbon negativity and ecological regeneration for Black Rock City by 2030.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2023

“The organizers of the Circles are called Keepers. When the Keepers meet with people like Peter and his family, you’re not allowed.”

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen