Example Sentences

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My pod was roomy, with solid seat padding and a large TV screen that swiveled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

As I swiveled on my diner stool, the butterflies started to grow.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

Toney sent the ball out wide to Mads Roerslev who picked out Neal Maupay in the area, and the forward swiveled before volleying a left-footed strike inside the far post.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2024

Suddenly, the head of a gigantic doll swiveled around and she froze, but it was too late.

From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2023

She was all alertness; her ears swiveled, searching for sounds, and her nose twitched as it picked up fresh scents on every current of air.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood