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IN A CIRCLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does in a circle mean?
• IN A CIRCLE (adverb)
The adverb IN A CIRCLE has 1 sense:
1. without making progress
Familiarity information: IN A CIRCLE used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Without making progress
Synonyms:
in a circle; in circles
Context example:
the candidates talked in circles
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