Example Sentences

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At the dojo on a recent Tuesday, Blanck hooped and hollered as Eden climbed a rope to the ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

The fishermen of Janitzio island with their shallow boats and hooped, figure-eight nets were made famous by photographers and filmmakers in the 1940s and 50s as a symbol of Mexico’s folk traditions.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

From sporty jocks to trendy girls with permed hairstyles and hooped earrings, the filter amassed around 2.6 billion views and was created by user Joannitante, a multidisciplinary designer.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2023

They explored the extensive grounds, hula hooped on the lawn, and played volleyball.

From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2021

After lunch, I stand on a seamstress block in a slip and hooped petticoat in the Royal Dress Salon.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton