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Adjective
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In 1977, a young American artist named Anna Sofaer found a spiral petroglyph near the top of Fajada Butte, one of the highest points in the park.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025 -
Beyond the reception area of the six-floor Art Deco building—a space decorated with a mustard leather sofa and walnut lounge chairs upholstered in black leather or blue velvet—is a spiral terrazzo staircase that guests can use to access the hotel’s suites.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The circling speculation on the 41-year-old future Hall of Famer is that the Jets will release him or that Rodgers could even retire from the NFL.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Robinson’s effectiveness for Fulham, detailed here by The Athletic, has created plenty of speculation about whether some of the big clubs might be circling for a January signing.—
Paul Tenorio,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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His curling strike from distance at Leicester was followed at Villa by Lamptey launching a three-man move with a pass inside to Joao Pedro.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning tool is automatically set to a safe 365 degrees Fahrenheit and has a rounded barrel for curling hair and creating waves—in addition to straightening hair.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
30 Dec. 2024
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The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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Its design is inspired by ancient Sun worship, as well as watchtowers that were once used to warn Chinese Emperors of seaborne attacks, and its curving form has been constructed from two layers of slanted concrete shells that echo the sound of the waves.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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Speaking of which, after Cashman finishes eating and steps back out into the cold, a few of the Lions Tap employees are sweeping the floors and talking.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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After decades of stagnation, a wave of innovation is sweeping through the nuclear industry.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But the indirect benefits seem to reflect a posture against green energy, related to unbelief in climate change, and these lead to support for inefficient energy alternatives like nuclear and geothermal and gas-fired turbines.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Anticipated after 72 hours: Summit; Depending on success of indirect fireline, the fire may be mostly contained.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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While most of Tyre’s 125,000 residents fled during the war, the city’s Christian quarter, nestled alongside the harbor with its winding alleyways, was one of the few neighborhoods where some people remained.—
Euan Ward,
New York Times,
25 Dec. 2024
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For those who find stairs challenging, there’s a winding dirt path that will also take you to the top.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Looping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looping. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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