roundhouse

Example Sentences

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He left the Air Force in 1962 and set up a martial arts studio in Los Angeles, finding his calling in teaching and delivering roundhouse kicks.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Come the end of the tournament that combination was still clicking, with France trailing by a point deep into the second half against England, Dupont's roundhouse box kick set up Bielle-Biarrey's fourth try.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

They learn to throw straight punches, elbow strikes, knee strikes and roundhouse kicks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Each roundhouse roof had three layers: insulating straw topped by turf and completed with clay -- making them warm and waterproof but still well ventilated.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

“For instance, while I do think Chuck Norris specializes in the roundhouse kick, I don’t think it’s accurate to say, ‘Chuck Norris’s tears can cure cancer, but unfortunately he has never cried.’

From "Paper Towns" by John Green