Pilate

British  

/ ˈpaɪlət /

noun

1. Pontius (ˈpɒnʃəs, ˈpɒntɪəs). Roman procurator of Judaea (?26–?36 _ad ), who ordered the crucifixion of Jesus, allegedly against his better judgment

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Example Sentences

Williamson, who now lives in Manchester but still returns to see her parents in Hevingham, said she was "very passionate" about teaching Reformer Pilates and her work as a functional fitness coach.

From BBC

There was one mum who was always late to Pilates and Rachel says she would join the others in mocking her behind her back.

From BBC

I’m something of a Pilates connoisseur, and the class hit all the familiar beats, challenging and satisfying.

From Los Angeles Times

You can take a Pilates class on the Cocowalk rooftop overlooking the harbor or relax with a glass of wine while catching the latest flick at the luxury cinema house.

From MarketWatch

It seems that in this era of wellness obsession, of kale salads and Pilates, people who are recklessly hedonistic, who choose pleasure over health, still have a certain kind of glamour.

From The Wall Street Journal

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