to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly
kept swirling her lemonade until the ice had melted and it was completely watered down
Meanwhile, in two of the four cases with moderate bubble size and density, the turbulence in the flow closely followed Kolmogorov’s predictions at small scales for eddies smaller than the size of the bubbles.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Aug. 2025
According to Energy Star, the average American family washes approximately 300 loads of laundry annually.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Boiled down in a cauldron using traditional methods, the sulfate-free formula bubbles up into a lovely lather that washes hands without stripping them (the glycerin, as well as coconut, olive, and sweet almond oils, are to thank) and fills the room with its sophisticated, Provençal scents.
Penn State’s season turns into a nightmare This is an unfathomable result for the Nittany Lions, who just eight days ago were considered national championship contenders.
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Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
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NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.
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Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Having the most would-be glamorous member of the staff drawn into thinking a photo of Josh Holloway represents her new online boyfriend twists Michael Scott–like behavior into something that feels more keyed into this specific world of small-scale media.
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