in a/the circle

Frequency: 8.530.7 per million words

Indicates arrangement or movement in a circular form.

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Examples (10)

  • The children stood in a circle holding hands.
  • For the group activity, we arranged the chairs in a circle.
  • Everyone sat in a circle around the campfire, telling stories.
  • The dancers moved gracefully in a circle around the stage.
  • Please gather in a circle so I can explain the rules.
  • The ancient stones were placed in a perfect circle.
  • A flock of birds was flying in a large circle high above the trees.
  • During therapy, participants share their feelings while sitting in a circle.
  • The teacher asked them to pass the ball to the person opposite in the circle.
  • The shaman chanted while walking in the circle drawn on the ground.