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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

When circus-goers witness acts like a triple somersault on the trapeze or spinning in a human hamster wheel without a harness, they see a fleeting moment that is said to have divine impact.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 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 did a complete somersault and went whiskers over teacup, ending up on my back, facing the wrong way.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck




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