dance card
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dance card
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
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But “2:22” will be of most interest to connoisseurs of the heretofore generally shrinking stage-thriller genre, and those who want to fill their dance card with this fall’s comparative bounty of options.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
After all, his dance card was pretty full with both of the American sports teams he owns, the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils, in the playoffs.
From Washington Times ● May 2, 2023
As for next fall and winter, Mescal says his dance card is void, and that he’s unsure what currency the academy’s nod will afford him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2023
Michael Vorhaus, a longtime digital media consultant, said such events helped prolong interest in content that in the Netflix universe is consumed and discarded faster than a sparsely filled-out dance card.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2022
Tucked in between old woolen socks and pants were mementoes: circus bills, a dance card, penny postcards, a few photos.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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