circle
noun
a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center. Equation: x 2 + y 2 = r 2 .
have circled
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present perfectof circle.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But for now, the search seems to have circled back to Punjab.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2023
Lucky for him, his defenders have circled the wagons and are preparing to fight fire with fire.
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2023
“Obviously, when you face a guy like Albert, you’re aware of it, and I wouldn’t say that it’s an at-bat that I have circled or anything,” Kluber said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2022
Smith and Satoransky have circled each other before — the Wizards signed Smith and Isaiah Thomas in 2019 to help blunt Satoransky’s departure — but have never played together.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 1, 2022
Simon said she went left, but left could mean the picnic tables, or back through the trees, or she could have circled back behind the aviary.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
