round on

verb

rounded on; rounding on; rounds on
Synonyms of round onnext

transitive verb

: to turn against : assail

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The running back said transferring didn't cross his mind, though rumors certainly made their rounds on social media. CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 An initial round on talks were held in the capital of Islamabad over the weekend, but negotiators failed to strike a deal. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026 Forward Rui Hachimura said Wednesday that the reason the Lakers are the fourth seed, and avoided starting the first round on the road against the Rockets, comes down to James’ leadership and production since April 4. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026 More importantly, hot rounds by just about everyone else on the leaderboard put the pressure on, and Cameron Young’s third-round 65 put him at 11 under as well, leaving McIlroy paired with him for the final round on Sunday. Doug Ferguson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026 The couple went round after round on the sandwich’s merits, with Harris expanding his Doritos thesis to other foods entirely. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 With Pro Day visits and prospect visits in the rearview mirror, the Cowboys will now just have to put the finishing touches on their draft board before making their selections — beginning with the first round on April 23. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 Practice rounds begin today, and play culminates with the final round on Sunday, April 12. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026 With Hall of Fame head coach Rick Pitino at the helm, the Johnnies will be riding a certain high after getting past Kansas in the second round on a buzzer-beater by guard Dylan Darling. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Round on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/round%20on. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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