footwork

Example Sentences

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Williamson may be done dancing, but the music’s still playing, and the fancy footwork of politics continues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Arguably most prominent was her role as the central of five ballerinas in “Divertimento No. 15,” Balanchine’s Mozart-inspired confection from 1956, where she displayed gyroscopic turns and air-filled, feathery footwork.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Close observers say Rew's keeping is competent, rather than spectacular, possibly hampered by some heavy footwork.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

His footwork is precise, his shooting touch soft and his overall game has been improving with his maturity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s a dance with complicated footwork and a changing tempo.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson