acrobat
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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
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
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
“It’s like being in the acrobat tent,” Lainie remarks, looking up at the domes that line the ceiling, each one dotted with circles of turquoise-tinted glass.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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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
There were multiple showtimes a night, always incorporating a monologue, group choreography, live singing, costume changes, videos, practical effects, special guests like acrobats, and improv segments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024
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
Across the castle, Kaltain Rompier clapped lightly as a troupe of acrobats finished their tumbling.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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