circle slowly

Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words

To move in a circle at a low speed.

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Examples (10)

  • The helicopter was circling slowly, very low.
  • The shark began to circle slowly around the small boat.
  • Vultures circled slowly in the sky, waiting for their moment.
  • An eagle circles slowly on the thermal updrafts, scanning the valley below.
  • The dancer began to circle slowly, her arms outstretched.
  • Doubt began to circle slowly in his mind, clouding his judgment.
  • The drone will circle slowly above the target area to gather intelligence.
  • The protesters circled slowly in front of the government building.
  • A lone seagull was circling slowly over the pier, hoping for a dropped chip.
  • A fallen leaf circled slowly down to the surface of the pond.