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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Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Green Wave revolves around Wei Fei, a screenwriter who lives in Beijing.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Ryan's investment thesis revolves around SoFi's growth potential, strong product cycle and profitability.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
As the climate continues to change, one study found 87% of rivers studied in America and Europe are warming - 70% are losing oxygen, which is threatening fish and the environment and economies that revolve around them.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Green Wave revolves around Wei Fei, a screenwriter who lives in Beijing.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Ryan's investment thesis revolves around SoFi's growth potential, strong product cycle and profitability.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
As the climate continues to change, one study found 87% of rivers studied in America and Europe are warming - 70% are losing oxygen, which is threatening fish and the environment and economies that revolve around them.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Revolve around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolve%20around. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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