upwhirl
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of upwhirl
Example Sentences
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Carlisle felt, under Mr. Canning's incredulous gaze, that this sudden upwhirl of misfortune was the further refinement of cruelty.
From V. V.'s Eyes by Harrison, Henry Sydnor
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