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Highlight play Alexander-Walker channeled his inner contortionist in the second quarter.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
24 Jan. 2026 -
They’ve been exhibited at some of the world’s most prominent museums and enliven Española Way in Miami Beach, where his hanging aluminum contortionists marked the 20th anniversary of Art Basel in 2022.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
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Biles, widely considered the greatest gymnast of all time, withdrew from competition at the 2021 Summer Games in Tokyo after struggling with the twisties.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2026
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When asked about the gymnasts who came before them, Chiles and Sumanaserkera said alumni left a legacy for the program.—
Dakayla Hawkins,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Bright Red Bright red is always a head turner, but Nolan isn't a huge fan of the color, preferring moodier reds to the classic fire engine color.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Launched in 2006, the 288-foot head turner has won over 18 awards for its innovative design, which includes 2,400 square meters of sails that unfurl in just six minutes and a three-deck atrium with sunlight.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sitting there at his desk, his tumbler full of water again, covered by light lace, Chitol often mulled over the contradiction in his circumstances.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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The backpack also has a tumbler securing belt and pockets to fit the company’s IceFlow, Quencher or Vitalize Shaker bottle and places to store sweaty gym clothes.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Equilibrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrist. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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