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Recent Examples of pirouette
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
The perfect pirouette and lofted finish against Sunderland in the FA Cup third round in 1997.
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The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Fiction became reality as Copeland took to the stage on Sunday — for the first time since retiring from the American Ballet Theatre in October 2025 — pirouetting in a fiery, feathery ensemble onto center stage during the segment’s closing notes.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The natural state of being, as a quarterback, is to move and slide and pirouette in the pocket to avoid blows from bull-rushing men dozens of pounds heavier.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
The perfect pirouette and lofted finish against Sunderland in the FA Cup third round in 1997.
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The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Within five consecutive offensive possessions, Doncic hit a pirouetting step-back three, split a double team with a behind-the-back dribble to throw a no-look lob to Rui Hachimura, spun through another trap for a second alley-oop to LeBron James and nailed the dagger three.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Fiction became reality as Copeland took to the stage on Sunday — for the first time since retiring from the American Ballet Theatre in October 2025 — pirouetting in a fiery, feathery ensemble onto center stage during the segment’s closing notes.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pirouette
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That’s a small contract, especially for a player that has given the Pacers rotation minutes at times.
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Keep scrolling to shop breezy button-up shirts, linen-blend tanks, and more lightweight styles that deserve a spot in your summer rotation.
Verb
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The rotating door of managers in Queens spins once again.
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Nobody expected that the Feeneys would go on for half a century, but every winter and spring that passed, the team would be back on the diamond, albeit with a rotating cast.
Noun
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Inside a historic church on Park Avenue, two dancers clothed in blue-and-pink brocade twirl up and down the aisles to a string-heavy soundtrack.
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The actress, who was styled by Karla Welch, adorned the look with a gold twirl necklace that was also part of the collection and featured on the runway paired with the same dress.
Verb
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The innovation used a revolving cylinder and a reversible wringer to separate and clean clothing.
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For those carrying tens of thousands of dollars in revolving debt, those interest charges can make the repayment process feel like a moving target.
Noun
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This fast-paced, 60-minute performance puts a fresh spin on the classic one-ring circus, blending daring feats with playful mischief and Circus Bella’s signature sparkle with the Circus Bella All-Star Band’s live music.
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This rapid spin can drag spacetime around the black hole, a phenomenon known as frame dragging, and may also help power the enormous relativistic jets observed in active galaxies.
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There can be some volatility in aging curves, especially at this point in a player’s career.
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The implication for investors is that the belly of the yield curve — intermediate maturities in the three-to-seven-year range — offers an appealing balance of income and rate sensitivity.
Noun
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Meanwhile, his administration has sued states for access to voter rolls and the FBI has seized materials from the 2020 election in Georgia and Arizona.
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By actively stabilizing its ride height, roll, and pitch, the boat steadies the deck for transferring the pilot safely, even at speed.
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“Pirouette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pirouette. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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