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
Szmodics grabbed his 24th goal of the season in all competitions, reacting quickest to convert the rebound after Dubravka had acrobatically touched Dilan Markanday's shot on to the underside of the crossbar.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2024
The pick of the bunch came from Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala, who scored with her first touch just seconds after coming off the bench, rising acrobatically to meet a cross with a bicycle kick.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 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
Their three kids, Billy, Larry, and Luisa, were flopped acrobatically around the living room avidly gooning at the television.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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