acrobatically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Mallia's penalty gave Toulouse an 11-10 lead, but it was short-lived as Bordeaux full-back Romain Buros carved through the defence out wide and, several phases later, Bielle-Biarrey acrobatically dived over the try-line.
From BBC • May 4, 2025
Excellent scrambling defence from the visitors denied the home side until the 64th minute when Lewis found a yard of space to find Burgess to acrobatically score his second try of the match.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025
Lammers' curling shot was well saved by the Sparta keeper, and he had to be at his very best to acrobatically tip Danilo's rasping shot on to the bar.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2023
Weston McKennie stuck out a leg to acrobatically control a cross from Antonee Robinson, twisted while dribbling to avoid four defenders and dished wide to Weah.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2023
Fairies of all conceivable varieties flitted about, exploring blossoms, gliding on the breeze, and acrobatically avoiding her brother.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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