Example Sentences

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Rumours that Jenrick was planning to run for the Tory leadership have been swirling around Westminster for months.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Debates over which of these job offers is more attractive for workers have been swirling on social media over the past few weeks.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

Rumors of Bongino’s exit have been swirling around the FBI, with staffers telling Salon earlier this week that his office has been empty for “close to two weeks.”

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025

Rumors of a corruption investigation involving Thao have been swirling for months, after the FBI raided her home in June.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

Our favorite swimming holes in the creek, which should have been swirling with fast brown water this time of year, were nothing but dry cradles of white stones.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver