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ballroom

[bawl-room, -room] / ˈbɔlˌrum, -ˌrʊm /




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In the ballroom scene of “Swan Lake,” Mr. McKenzie’s production features a flashy and somewhat extraneous role for an alter-ego of the sinister sorcerer Von Rothbart, which Mr. Stearns has danced with poetic panache.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

"I am so excited to be back in the ballroom this September," she said.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

Lead single Gala has a Vogue-inspired ballroom beat; while Hypnotise takes inspiration from the chunky house piano of CeCe Peniston's Finally.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

US President Donald Trump's ballroom project at the White House will cost as much as $600 million, with more than half coming from taxpayers, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

He avoids the ballroom entirely, save for a single waltz when Tsukiko coerces him onto the dance floor.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

He told me that during his childhood, Eid prayers were sometimes held in hotel ballrooms because mosques were too few and too small.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

And 500 more White House ballrooms, based on the latest projection of $400 million for just one.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2026

They’re transforming underused spaces such as ballrooms into gathering spots for young locals, in hopes of creating a trendy destination in their hometown to mingle or enjoy special amenities.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 24, 2026

Demos, presentations and meetings will take place in a massive convention center as well as ballrooms and suites throughout the city.

From Barron's Jan. 3, 2026

However, in American tournaments, where hotel ballrooms are rented and contracted for a specified period and players have made arrangements for flights home, it’s necessary to apply a tie-breaking system to determine the winner.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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