pirouetting

Example Sentences

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She did it again on the very next possession, this time coming down from the top of the key, pirouetting into the paint and dropping in the easy two-footer.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

Feverishly pursued by a formidable gangster known only as the Maraboo, Jonas transforms into Barbara, a veritable bombshell with billowing bronze locks, pirouetting alongside Nelly in glittering jumpsuits for a spellbound crowd.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023

James Rodriguez stunned the crowd with a sensational strike, taking the ball on his chest just outside the D, before pirouetting and smashing an unstoppable volley into the top corner.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2022

His incredible skill, balletic balance and pirouetting moves bamboozled Brazil, and his free kick set up Henry for a volley - the only goal of the match.

From Washington Times • Nov. 17, 2022

When he swept back inside, pirouetting my mother, it seemed the perfect moment to ask.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt