cheerleading
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cheerleading
Example Sentences
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Typically a sorority has five to six fantastic dancers on the cheerleading or dance team, and we collaborate on the vision and the dance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Weaver and her spouse also shared some emotional insight into their life since her time on the cheerleading squad came to an end several months ago.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
The latest America's Sweethearts picks up with the cheerleading squad after previous seasons have aired and shows them dealing with their new-found fame.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Of course, only a small number of technology companies are driving bullish earnings revisions and pushing the stock market higher, but the market mob, and their cheerleading commentariat, don’t seem to care.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
“I really don’t think they need to wear their cheerleading outfits on the first day of school. I mean, it’s not like they have a game yet.”
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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