Example Sentences
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Another fascinating juxtaposition happened with the dancing, since de Mille’s choreography was supplemented with jitterbugs devised by the king of Harlem ballrooms, Herbert White, who brought along his troupe.
From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2021
The work emphasizes kinetic folk traditions, whether that means sacred Native American rituals, jazz-club jitterbugs or farmworker jigs.
From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2016
"Starting off, I had a few jitterbugs, but once I touched the field and saw how the atmosphere was, I got pretty comfortable," Wilson said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2010
She jitterbugs in the "sprints," scrambles for tossed coins.
From Time Magazine Archive
At this moment Reynie felt sure they were made of jitterbugs.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
