Example Sentences

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“That 15th hole is one I think we all have circled — `I think this could be a big number.′ — and for me it was today,” Kuchar said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2023

I have circled the items I dispute on the attached copy of the report I received.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2023

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

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