acrobatically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Murray acrobatically kept the ball in play, but when Thomas fumbled trying to gather, Jordan was all over him, hacked on and scored.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2025
Burnley equalised almost immediately when a high free-kick from the left was headed back across goal by Dara O'Shea, allowing Amdouni to acrobatically volley in from close range.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2023
Ruddy also had to dive acrobatically high to his left to keep out a stunning Milan van Ewijk free-kick, before keeping out a low shot from Sakamoto.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 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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