pirouetting

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She did it again on the very next possession, this time coming down from the top of the key, pirouetting into the paint and dropping in the easy two-footer.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

It also discovered 300 new locations across the country for pink waxcap, also known as the ballerina waxcap as its cap flares out like a pirouetting dancer.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

Elsewhere in the country, ballets are also pirouetting up from the page.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2023

It’s assumed that the audience, without nudging, sees the ridiculousness of showing a genocidal monster pirouetting on skates.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2023

Although Charles walked at a brisk pace, Annie went ahead, pirouetting in front of him.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman