somersault
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Ever the showman, he celebrated with a somersault.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025
They extended it on Verse’s fumble return — exuberantly punctuating the play with a somersault into the end zone — and Stafford’s touchdown pass to tight end Davis Allen for a 24-3 halftime lead.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2025
After Joveljic doubled the advantage four minutes later on an assist from Mark Delgado, he performed a somersault in the penalty area, then ran away from his teammates and bowed toward Puig on the sidelines.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2024
Nelson Agholor's somersault touchdown helps the Baltimore Ravens to a 34-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023
The Mack thing rushed over the white mow, throwing up little puffs of it Sir Grummore also looking Mack against the snow—turned a quick somersault in a larger puff.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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