cheerleading
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cheerleading
Example Sentences
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A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Compagno served as captain of the cheerleading squad for the NFL’s Raiders when they played in her hometown before moving to Las Vegas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 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
Hinckley’s family was visiting for a daughter’s cheerleading competition and stayed in a rental home off the Strip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
They weren’t in official cheerleading uniforms—they were wearing matching tracksuits—but somehow it was obvious that they were cheerleaders.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
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