somersault

Example Sentences

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As my plane exploded without fuel, I performed a somersault jump onto the underside of the island and climbed up to my destination.

From Washington Post

Our love for gyration is evidenced by the enduring popularity of playground merry-go-rounds and revolving park rides, and the irresistible draw of somersaulting down a hill.

From New York Times

The rocket cleared the launch tower and soared into the sky for a few minutes before somersaulting and exploding in midair.

From Los Angeles Times

Humans’ love of spinning around in circles, especially during childhood, is evidenced by the enduring popularity of playground merry-go-rounds, revolving fun park rides and the irresistible draw of somersaulting down a hill.

From New York Times

Freddie Thomas has been working in the Russ Building’s lobby security for more than 15 years through many of the city’s previous economic somersaults.

From Los Angeles Times