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cheerleader

[cheer-lee-der] / ˈtʃɪərˌli dər /


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Hayden Panettiere, the former child actor who became a household name as an indestructible cheerleader on “Heroes” before starring as a troubled country singer on “Nashville,” has died.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

In NBC’s “Heroes,” Panettiere played cheerleader Claire Bennet, who had the ability to regenerate.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Panettiere’s star rose exponentially, however, in 2006 when she debuted as indestructible Texas cheerleader Claire Bennet in “Heroes,” which quickly became a massive hit for its network NBC.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Panettiere played a cheerleader with superpowers in Heroes and had other memorable roles, including in films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

The cheerleader scooped her hand over her mouth and pointed at the printout—the Oh My Dollar Valentines!

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

Soon after, the cheerleaders for the 1976 championship basketball team came out to perform.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Weaver, a Florida native clad in a navy Cowboys cheerleaders tracksuit during a recent video call, refutes this.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

Your oldest friends won’t always be your biggest cheerleaders when your back is turned.

From MarketWatch May 26, 2026

Williams, 94, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday, which commenced with the composer’s rousing “Raiders March” played by the school’s marching band and accompanied by its blue-clad cheerleaders.

From Los Angeles Times May 4, 2026

The cheerleaders do another hate-free cheer while Mr. Thomson asks Mr. Bentley to go to the office and sign in as required by the school rules.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King



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