somersault

Example Sentences

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Word of California’s somersault over the fading Japan generated coverage in newspapers coast to coast, cable news and even as far afield as the BBC.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025

Dobbins — limited to just 100 carries with Baltimore the last three seasons because of injuries to his ACL, meniscus, LCL, hamstring and Achilles — ended the run with a somersault across the goal line.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

Watch as West Indies' Kevin Sinclair celebrates taking Harry Brook's wicket with an "extraordinary" somersault on day one of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

Watch Portugal's Leandro Ramos end his javelin run-up with a somersault at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2023

I’m not sure how I intended to land—maybe an artful somersault or something—but at any rate, I spilled onto the asphalt of the road, landing on my left shoulder.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green