acrobat
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The sport isn’t the same without Carlos Alcaraz, its sunny, electric, endlessly scampering 23-year-old acrobat from Spain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
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
The acrobat, in his 20s, fell while riding the "wheel of death" apparatus at the Hippodrome Circus in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, on Wednesday evening.
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2023
A flame, seemingly detached, swung like an acrobat and licked up the palm heads on the platfonn.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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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
Among the performers at the service were Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa, a Hindu Scottish pipe band, and musicians, acrobats and singers from the Masai Cultural Arts team.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2025
I’ve talked to men and women in this world, in this industry, acrobats even, who were like yeah, “What do we do when it’s all done?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2025
During its nearly 50-year run, “Folies Bergere” featured elaborate costumes and stage sets, original music that at one time was played by a live orchestra, line dancers, magic shows, acrobats and comedy.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
I lay on my back and watched a pair of swallows racing up and down the river, tumbling like acrobats in pursuit of invisible bugs.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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