Example Sentences

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On the island's downwind side, the satellite captured von Kármán vortex streets, which look like repeating swirls spinning in opposite directions.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

There’s a room in an Estée Lauder-owned facility on Long Island where kelp swirls around in giant kettles while scientists pump sounds of the ocean to help unlock its healing powers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

But start folding in coconut shreds, caramel swirls, candy pieces, cookie dough, marshmallows?

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

“G-Wagon write-off” swirls around social media every tax season.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

Snow swirls, coating the tree branches and giving everything a hushed feel.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone