merry-go-round

  1. Noun.  carousel; a pleasure ride consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform affixed with various types of seats, frequently horses or other animals, typically found at fairs and amusement parks.
  2. Noun.  a piece of playground equipment in the style of a merry-go-round.
  3. Noun.  (figuratively) A dead-end search; a bustle of activity that gets nowhere.

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