twirling
- present participle of twirl.
Example Sentences
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Visitors twirling clockwise for luck have left a small crater on the bull's "lucky spot".
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
The physical act of twirling noodles while discussing something as monumental as coming out diffuses the tension just enough for honesty to survive.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2026
At the forefront is Unitree, which went viral in January after its humanoid robots performed a Chinese folk dance live, marching rhythmically while tossing and twirling handkerchiefs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
Diners were ushered into a grand, circular room, served by waiters dressed in "hanfu", and treated to an eight-act performance involving twirling dancers and emotive dialogue from actors.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025
He paused, watching a girl with a tambourine twirling dizzily on the lawn.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
