Circles of friends formed on the grass as the festival began, sharing stories and snacks.

We keep running in circles trying to fix the same bug, repeating the same steps without making any progress.

A lone hawk was circling above the meadow, searching for movement below.

The circling of the hawk above the field warned the farmers.

The circlings of the hawks above the valley signaled a change in the weather.

When we cut maintenance to save money, equipment breaks down more often, causing production delays and lost revenue that force more budget cuts—a classic vicious circle.

Investing in early education creates a virtuous circle where improved literacy leads to better job prospects, which then fund more educational programs.

When the committee met, they would talk in circles for hours and never reach a decision.

Our neighborhood formed a babysitting circle so every family can enjoy an occasional date night without stress.

By the end of the meeting, he was talking in circles while everyone else grew impatient.