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twirling

  • present participle of twirl.

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Twirling and flying hand fans, catchy Lord of the Rings references, and 20 blue papier-mâché balloons.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 13, 2023

Twirling around them are pole beans, and at their feet are the fat, dark fan-shaped leaves of local pumpkin, together with their blossoms.

From Scientific American • Sep. 22, 2021

Twirling the satin ribbon — nearly 20 feet long — requires keeping their wrists in constant motion, for instance.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2021

Twirling in one of her trademark shawls during “Gypsy,” Nicks drew a wildly enthusiastic response from the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2014

Twirling around and around on the slick ice, I hear his voice.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott