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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Outside of camera range, Rubin’s life revolved around his family, Amezcua said.
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Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2024
The teen drama has been airing since 2018 and revolves around the relationships among three working-class students enrolled at the elite school through a scholarship program and their wealthy classmates.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 July 2024
Much of the debate has revolved around the economy, the cost of living, the state of Britain’s public services, and tax and immigration.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 4 July 2024
In July, your biggest obstacle revolves around nurturing your sense of security and commitment to professional endeavors, Taurus.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
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Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2024
The teen drama has been airing since 2018 and revolves around the relationships among three working-class students enrolled at the elite school through a scholarship program and their wealthy classmates.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 July 2024
Much of the debate has revolved around the economy, the cost of living, the state of Britain’s public services, and tax and immigration.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 4 July 2024
In July, your biggest obstacle revolves around nurturing your sense of security and commitment to professional endeavors, Taurus.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
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“Revolve around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolve%20around. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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