adjective
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moving around a central axis
revolving door
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(of a fund) constantly added to from income from its investments to offset outgoing payments
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(of a letter of credit, load, etc) available to be repeatedly drawn on by the beneficiary provided that a specified amount is never exceeded
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Origin of revolving
Example Sentences
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The Tigers' hierarchy was sick of a revolving door of head coaches, as were the players, who would openly criticise instability in interviews.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The International Space Station, which has been continuously inhabited by a revolving crew of astronauts in low Earth orbit for over 25 years, has a “very well-worn” training program, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The View, New York’s only revolving restaurant, was renovated by Danny Meyer in 2025 atop the Marriott Marquis Hotel.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Last quarter, Tesla entered into an uncommitted revolving loan and security agreement with a group of banks that allows it to borrow up to $1.5 billion.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
I push my way through the revolving doors and out into the courtyard, and then I just stop moving.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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