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acrobat

[ak-ruh-bat] / ˈæk rəˌbæt /


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The sport isn’t the same without Carlos Alcaraz, its sunny, electric, endlessly scampering 23-year-old acrobat from Spain.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

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

For mum Kelly, it's her job as a circus acrobat.

From BBC Jan. 31, 2025

But the first visitor it recorded was dangling from its hind legs like a Squirrel du Soleil acrobat feasting on the bird seed.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2024

At the top of the ladder, Mr Tibbs, balancing like an acrobat, poured the BFG’s coffee and placed the enormous plate before him.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl

On Tuesday, the British band are taking to the stage in Cardiff as they return with their rebooted Circus Live tour, complete with acrobats, ringmasters, tightrope walkers, and even a mechanical elephant.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

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

I’ve talked to men and women in this world, in this industry, acrobats even, who were like yeah, “What do we do when it’s all done?”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2025

During its nearly 50-year run, “Folies Bergere” featured elaborate costumes and stage sets, original music that at one time was played by a live orchestra, line dancers, magic shows, acrobats and comedy.

From Seattle Times Apr. 1, 2024

With acrobats and actors as my teachers, it is little wonder that I never grew to dread lessons as most children do.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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