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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While nations vie for technological supremacy, the real contest revolves around human capital-who educates, retains, and ethically deploys the brightest minds.
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Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 30 May 2025
The move was a big one for a 14-year-old, taking him almost 2,000 miles from his family for a life that revolved around his new club.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 29 May 2025
While vehicle choices shift frequently among this set, current preferences tend to revolve around familiar and upstart luxury brands, mostly contemporary but some vintage, along with a smattering of stunning outliers.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2025
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Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 30 May 2025
The move was a big one for a 14-year-old, taking him almost 2,000 miles from his family for a life that revolved around his new club.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 29 May 2025
While vehicle choices shift frequently among this set, current preferences tend to revolve around familiar and upstart luxury brands, mostly contemporary but some vintage, along with a smattering of stunning outliers.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2025
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“Revolve around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolve%20around. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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