Definition of 'center around'

center around in American

Informal

to have as a central point, focus of attention, etc.

Example sentences containing 'center around'

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It all seems to center around this dance in the woods, which is why Sophia told us to make costumes. Isobel Bird CIRCLE OF THREE: BOOK 5: IN THE DREAMING (2001)

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Definition of center around from the Collins English Dictionary

Nouns used without a determiner

Certain noun phrases do not have a determiner at all. We usually leave out the determiner when we use a noun or a noun phrase in the plural to make a generalization. He sells cars for a living. T...

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