somersault
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Ever the showman, he celebrated with a somersault.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025
They extended it on Verse’s fumble return — exuberantly punctuating the play with a somersault into the end zone — and Stafford’s touchdown pass to tight end Davis Allen for a 24-3 halftime lead.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2025
When circus-goers witness acts like a triple somersault on the trapeze or spinning in a human hamster wheel without a harness, they see a fleeting moment that is said to have divine impact.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024
Nelson Agholor's somersault touchdown helps the Baltimore Ravens to a 34-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023
Unable to catch herself, she pitched into a somersault at forty miles per hour.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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