revolve around
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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Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Set against the backdrop of Burns’ native city of Liverpool, the drama revolves around a 17-year-old soldier who deserts his post during the Iraq war.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Xiu Xiu have lined up an album based on their ongoing live show revolving around David Lynch’s Eraserhead.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 19 May 2026
International sports revolve around the idea that healthy competition brings people of all backgrounds together.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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“Revolve around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolve%20around. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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