figure skating
noun
: skating characterized by the performance of various jumps, spins, and dance movements and formerly by the tracing of prescribed figures
figure skater
noun
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Who had the best figure skating moves in the company?
Anthony Ramos.
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Jordan Hoffman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024
Visit the Orlando Ice Den in Maitland for lessons on how to skate, hockey, figure skating and public skating sessions.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Harding wore the red dress at the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer, her last competition before being banned from the sport
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A piece of figure skating history is up for auction.
—Lawrence Yee, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
Major leagues and competitions in sports including hockey, tennis, skiing, figure skating, and automobile racing have banned participation by Russian citizens, banned participation under the Russian flag, or canceled events in Russia.
—Carla Norrlof, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2022
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Jordan Hoffman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024
Visit the Orlando Ice Den in Maitland for lessons on how to skate, hockey, figure skating and public skating sessions.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Harding wore the red dress at the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer, her last competition before being banned from the sport
Comments
A piece of figure skating history is up for auction.
—Lawrence Yee, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
Major leagues and competitions in sports including hockey, tennis, skiing, figure skating, and automobile racing have banned participation by Russian citizens, banned participation under the Russian flag, or canceled events in Russia.
—Carla Norrlof, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2022
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“Figure skating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figure%20skating. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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