Example Sentences

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The announcement of Savannah Guthrie’s return puts to bed rumors of a potential exit that had swirled since her mother’s disappearance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Doubts had swirled about the fate of the negotiations after a report earlier Wednesday that the talks between the bitter foes were falling apart due to disagreements about the format and the venue.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Questions had swirled about whether Dawson City's new council, which was elected in late October, would be able to sit if they refused to take the oath.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

Rumors had swirled throughout the year that the Choco Taco was no more as people reported being unable to find them on their local shelves.

From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2022

A thick fog had swirled in, they'd strayed from the road, and trees had closed in on them.

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman