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footwork

[foot-wurk] / ˈfʊtˌwɜrk /


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Atkinson stretched the lead out to 35-3, going in after some blurring footwork from Marcus Smith and a lovely offload off the floor from Van Poortvliet.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Jovic credits playing left wing in local soccer leagues from about ages 6 to 13 for her exceptional, low-to-the-ground footwork.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

“The patternization in Mike McDaniel’s system has required some footwork changes,” added head coach Jim Harbaugh.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

Swirling breeze requires sharper footwork and Sabalenka was hindered by her poor court positioning.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

You turn around and call to Adrienne, who’s practicing her footwork while she refills the milk canisters next to the coffee lids.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead



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