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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This week’s episode revolves around Daisy focusing on the chief stew’s rough day at work and then a night out where not one, not two, but three of her co-workers would like to kiss her.
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Additionally, Gen Z's financial health lags behind the average by 8%, with their primary worries revolving around saving for major life events, dealing with high interest rates, and affording housing in the current market.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The Waterboys will return in 2025 with a new album revolving around the life of legendary actor Dennis Hopper, with an impressive guest list — including Bruce Springsteen and Fiona Apple — helping the long-running U.K. rockers along the musical journey.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
When the sun journeys through Capricorn, the energetic theme revolves around discipline, structure and tangible results.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Additionally, Gen Z's financial health lags behind the average by 8%, with their primary worries revolving around saving for major life events, dealing with high interest rates, and affording housing in the current market.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The Waterboys will return in 2025 with a new album revolving around the life of legendary actor Dennis Hopper, with an impressive guest list — including Bruce Springsteen and Fiona Apple — helping the long-running U.K. rockers along the musical journey.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
When the sun journeys through Capricorn, the energetic theme revolves around discipline, structure and tangible results.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Revolve around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolve%20around. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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