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acrobat

[ak-ruh-bat] / ˈæk rəˌbæt /


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For three glorious seasons between 1983 and 1985, ‘80s kids also had the “Dungeons & Dragons” animated series with its two girl heroes: an acrobat and a thief with an invisibility cloak.

From Salon Jun. 24, 2026

As Fever guard Sydney Colson live-streamed the players’ locker room celebration, Clark leaned in front of the camera and wished the injured acrobat well.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2025

The acrobat, in his 20s, fell while riding the "wheel of death" apparatus at the Hippodrome Circus in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, on Wednesday evening.

From BBC Dec. 14, 2023

Anna Lysytska, a 14-year-old acrobat, said it had been difficult at first to adapt to life in Hungary after fleeing her home in Kharkiv.

From Seattle Times Feb. 16, 2023

Inej was lithe, all muscle and fine bones, built like an acrobat.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

That word came up many times during the show’s first audition rounds as dancers, singers, magicians, acrobats and a contortionist took the stage.

From Salon May 31, 2025

There were multiple showtimes a night, always incorporating a monologue, group choreography, live singing, costume changes, videos, practical effects, special guests like acrobats, and improv segments.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2024

Like acrobats, the crew scurried up the masts to the upper topgallant sails that rose nearly 200 feet above us.

From New York Times Jun. 3, 2024

Soon we’re in the middle of a circus act, with acrobats flying through the air, twisting on ropes and poles.

From Seattle Times May 28, 2024

“Don’t they, like, hang from ropes and stuff? Like acrobats or something?”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling




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