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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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
The book’s premise revolves around Zachary, a courageous eight-year-old diagnosed with a terminal pediatric cancer, who has an enlightening dream where God approaches him with a mission.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
His current research revolves around strategic human resource management/human capital, international/cross-cultural adjustment, and social exchange relationships at work.
—Riki Takeuchi, Harvard Business Review, 6 Mar. 2025
This aesthetic went from a trend that revolved around bread making in flowing skirts to a staple in the interior design world, blending maximalism and natural materials with cute, sweet, and charming feminine decor.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
The book’s premise revolves around Zachary, a courageous eight-year-old diagnosed with a terminal pediatric cancer, who has an enlightening dream where God approaches him with a mission.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
His current research revolves around strategic human resource management/human capital, international/cross-cultural adjustment, and social exchange relationships at work.
—Riki Takeuchi, Harvard Business Review, 6 Mar. 2025
This aesthetic went from a trend that revolved around bread making in flowing skirts to a staple in the interior design world, blending maximalism and natural materials with cute, sweet, and charming feminine decor.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Revolve around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolve%20around. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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