Example Sentences

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Ballerinas stir in the early afternoon light that shines through a fountain and into the studio.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Ballerinas become vulnerable to self-consciousness about their bodies, and they face increased risk of anorexia, bulimia nervosa and other eating disorders.

From Washington Post • Nov. 9, 2018

Ballerinas sat on the wooden panels of the luxurious runway floor, their arms raised in fifth position, as diaphanous gowns filed by to enchanting music.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2018

Ballerinas appear from the back of a police van and dance around his inert body to Corelli’s Christmas Concerto.

From The Guardian • Sep. 15, 2017

The curtain fell, rising again at once to let the bouquets fall softly round the silver shoes of the Ballerinas.

From Carnival by MacKenzie, Compton