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dance

[dans, dahns] / dæns, dɑns /




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The celebration gained some notoriety when the Washington Post ran a picture of Reagan trying—and apparently failing—to cut in on a dance between Sinatra and Nancy Reagan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“You Must Be Here for the Reading,” running through June 20 at North Hollywood’s After Hours Theatre, is part theatrical and dance performance, part tarot reading and part cocktail hour.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But hear us out: This time, without a doubt, we can say categorically that for Messi and Ronaldo, this summer will mark the last dance at the greatest tournament in sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Two years ago at the Euros he arrived in Scotland's training centre in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and did a Bavarian dance called the schuhplattler at the welcoming ceremony, Tyrolean hat on his head, oompah music playing.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Jillian and I follow Gramma to the dance floor.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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