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somersault

[suhm-er-sawlt] / ˈsʌm ərˌsɔlt /


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Ever the showman, he celebrated with a somersault.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

After the Rams scored on Williams’ end zone somersault late in the second quarter, Byron Young forced a Brock Purdy fumble to end the half and set the tone for a late push.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2024

Aside from the somersault, however, Dobbins said he isn’t celebrating anything yet either.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 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

I’m not sure how I intended to land—maybe an artful somersault or something—but at any rate, I spilled onto the asphalt of the road, landing on my left shoulder.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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