Example Sentences

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That raised some eyebrows, but honestly, we didn’t really know much about Platner other than what was orbiting out of his campaign.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

The painter was orbiting her, asking her thoughts on the conversation, nodding toward her with his body.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

A satellite asteroid, which the team named "Selam," was orbiting Dinky.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2024

On December 5, the ascent vehicle docked with the orbiter, which was orbiting above the moon while the lander was at work on the surface.

From NewsForKids.net • Jan. 30, 2024

On October 5, 1957, America awoke to the news that a man-made object launched the previous day from a Soviet space complex was orbiting overhead.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik