somersault
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“But wait, you say, ‘I’ve seen them dance and somersault, and even bounce off walls.’
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
Ever the showman, he celebrated with a somersault.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025
After the Rams scored on Williams’ end zone somersault late in the second quarter, Byron Young forced a Brock Purdy fumble to end the half and set the tone for a late push.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2024
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
He flew over the fence, did an unintended somersault in midair, then stumbled to a landing on the opposite side.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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