circle overhead

Frequency: 7.511.3 per million words

To move in a circle in the sky above.

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Examples (20)

  • A buzzard was circling overhead.
  • The seagulls circled overhead, waiting for scraps of food.
  • The police helicopter began to circle overhead, searching for the suspect.
  • A solitary hawk circles overhead in search of prey.
  • As we picnicked, a majestic eagle circled overhead, riding the thermal currents.
  • The small aircraft circled overhead before receiving permission to land.
  • Hungry seagulls always circle overhead when someone opens a bag of chips at the beach.
  • We could see several vultures circling overhead in the distance.
  • The drone will circle overhead to capture panoramic footage of the event.
  • A news helicopter began circling overhead shortly after the accident.
  • We watched the flock of geese circle overhead a few times before they finally landed on the lake.
  • The birds circle overhead every evening at sunset.
  • Vultures began to circle overhead, a grim sign for the lost traveler.
  • A formation of fighter jets circled overhead during the ceremony.
  • The mysterious aircraft circled overhead for hours, causing concern among the residents.
  • I watched the eagle circle overhead until it was just a tiny speck.
  • Look! The search and rescue plane is circling overhead again.
  • Security drones are circling overhead to monitor the crowd.
  • In the story, a mythical dragon would circle overhead, guarding the ancient castle.
  • The kite circled overhead as the wind picked up.