trapeze
Example Sentences
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“I’ve never been a natural, all I do is try, try, try; I’m still on that trapeze, I’m still trying everything to keep you looking at me. ’
From Washington Post
The highlights included what looked like a Bailey trapeze act given the way he flew toward the basket for a put-back dunk that had his teammates flapping towels on the bench in celebration.
From Los Angeles Times
After the opening song and dance, the performers desert the petite, red-curtained ring and Elli Huber rises above it, spinning atop a trapeze.
From New York Times
But his dream has always been to “fly” on the trapeze, high in the air.
From New York Times
“I liked the circus, but loved the ultimate act, which was the trapeze,” he said.
From New York Times
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