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cheerleader

[cheer-lee-der] / ˈtʃɪərˌli dər /


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“On a formal basis, Berkshire lost a big cheerleader and their capital allocator.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Claire wears her cheerleader uniform in both scenes — the identifying outfit that generated the first season’s catchphrase, “Save the cheerleader, save the world.”

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026

She starred in the TV show “Heroes” as a cheerleader with superpowers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

Panettiere gave a likeably sparky performance as Claire, a cheerleader who regenerated if she was physically harmed, and who was at the heart of the show's "save the cheerleader, save the world" premise.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Lauren, a cheerleader, accepted her prize, beaming, to riotous applause and whistling.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

Arizona State alumni held their own party, with nearly 2,000 fans packed in, while ASU's marching band and cheerleaders performed on stage.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

As a result, America’s financial institutions, with the exception of a few major skeptics, have found themselves as AI’s biggest cheerleaders in a capacity that extends beyond IPO road shows.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

Soon after, the cheerleaders for the 1976 championship basketball team came out to perform.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026

Most cheerleaders are holding down full-time jobs alongside their Cowboys commitment – with training wrapping up sometimes as late as midnight.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

When Coach Privett concluded the meeting and the cheerleaders dispersed, Celia still stood there, hands balled at her sides, jaw clenched.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia



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