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acrobat

[ak-ruh-bat] / ˈæk rəˌbæt /


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For three glorious seasons between 1983 and 1985, ‘80s kids also had the “Dungeons & Dragons” animated series with its two girl heroes: an acrobat and a thief with an invisibility cloak.

From Salon Jun. 24, 2026

As Fever guard Sydney Colson live-streamed the players’ locker room celebration, Clark leaned in front of the camera and wished the injured acrobat well.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2025

For mum Kelly, it's her job as a circus acrobat.

From BBC Jan. 31, 2025

Midway, an acrobat stood balanced on the shoulders of another who walked the entire length of the runway and back.

From Seattle Times Jan. 13, 2024

“I’m Ernie, and this brilliant acrobat here is my brother, Genie.”

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

Two of Rubén’s older sons, who married Russian acrobats during international stints, broke off and founded their own troupe as Circus Caballero.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

That word came up many times during the show’s first audition rounds as dancers, singers, magicians, acrobats and a contortionist took the stage.

From Salon May 31, 2025

Like acrobats, the crew scurried up the masts to the upper topgallant sails that rose nearly 200 feet above us.

From New York Times Jun. 3, 2024

Soon we’re in the middle of a circus act, with acrobats flying through the air, twisting on ropes and poles.

From Seattle Times May 28, 2024

She especially loved the daring acrobats, and one in particular, a dark-eyed, ruddy- cheeked boy named Jacques-Paul.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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