box step
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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After learning a box step or two, Amir was cast as a Munchkin and his love of the stage began.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2022
Or the time Camilla tried to teach me the box step; or the time Bunny turned the boat over—with Henry and Francis in it—because he thought he saw a water snake?
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
After one hour’s intense concentration Jean Louise mastered a simple box step.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
All the PTA mothers looked forward to sewing dresses, teaching their sons to do the box step, and giving assemblies on how sixth graders are expected to behave at the dance.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
The next song was a country tune, and for those who knew a box step, it was slow and soft and inviting.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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