The circle suddenly widened, like a camera lens spreading wide.
Nevertheless, the circle widened and a shout came for a general charge.
The circle of fins widened and fell apart; they were no longer interested in us.
The circle of people widened to allow Riker to sit down.
Then the circle around them widened and broke up into separate conversations.
The circle around them couldn't have widened faster if she'd announced she had leprosy.
Months passed, his circles widened, and he accomplished nothing.
The circle about him widened as the men edged away.
The circle of snapping animals slowly widened, and then they were swallowed up by the storm.
The circle around them widened; the crowd noise got louder.