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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The Starbucks strike also revolves around an unfinished contract, as the union says Starbucks promised employees there would be an agreement by the end of this year.
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Every element revolves around being as close to nature as possible; which, it is believed, promotes longevity and a stronger immune system.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
For most of American history, politics revolved around how to limit government.
—Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
But much of their content, too, revolves around the kids: who is treated like a third parent, who is given special treatment, who hasn’t received proper medical care.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Every element revolves around being as close to nature as possible; which, it is believed, promotes longevity and a stronger immune system.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
For most of American history, politics revolved around how to limit government.
—Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
But much of their content, too, revolves around the kids: who is treated like a third parent, who is given special treatment, who hasn’t received proper medical care.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Revolve around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolve%20around. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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