revolve around
phrasal verb
revolved around; revolving around; revolves around
1
: to move around (something) in a path that is similar to a circle
The planets revolve around the sun.
2
: to have (someone or something) as a main subject or interest
The discussion revolved around the question of repairing the roads.
His life revolves around playing basketball.
He thinks the world revolves around him.
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Soto’s decision to bolt the Bronx is nothing short of disappointing for the Bombers, whose ideal offseason plan revolved around re-signing the charismatic right fielder.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
In partnership with the Banff institution of Jolene’s Tea House, this cocktail trail revolves around one main ingredient: tea.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Penny’s trial revolves around an altercation on the New York City subway in May of 2023 that was recorded and later went viral, leading to Penny being charged with the manslaughter of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old Black homeless man and former street performer, after a six-minute-long chokehold.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Case in point: Noelle, a fresh take on Santa lore revolving around Noelle Kringle (Anna Kendrick), the big guy’s daughter, who shares her father’s passion for the season.
—Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
In partnership with the Banff institution of Jolene’s Tea House, this cocktail trail revolves around one main ingredient: tea.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Penny’s trial revolves around an altercation on the New York City subway in May of 2023 that was recorded and later went viral, leading to Penny being charged with the manslaughter of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old Black homeless man and former street performer, after a six-minute-long chokehold.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Case in point: Noelle, a fresh take on Santa lore revolving around Noelle Kringle (Anna Kendrick), the big guy’s daughter, who shares her father’s passion for the season.
—Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Revolve around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolve%20around. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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