twirl
verb (used with object)
to cause to rotate rapidly; spin; revolve; whirl.
was twirling
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past progressiveof twirl.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Cheryl Foers, who lives in Quintrell Gardens, said: "It was a freak, everything was twirling in the air, plant pots and so forth."
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2025
In an Instagram post, “The Mickey Mouse Club” alum explained that she was twirling the blades to “imitate one of my favorite performers Shakira” and told followers to “lighten up about the knives.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
Both instances concluded an inning, squandering precious opportunities to spoil the gem the Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks was twirling while the red-laden crowd’s angst amplified the longer Washington’s bats remained hushed.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 7, 2017
He, too, was twirling his whistle around his index finger.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 24, 2014
“Right,” said Ron, who was twirling his wand nervously in his fingers.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
