acrobatically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger acrobatically keeps out a headed deflection to deny France a goal in the first half of extra time in the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final in Basel.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025
Ruddy also had to dive acrobatically high to his left to keep out a stunning Milan van Ewijk free-kick, before keeping out a low shot from Sakamoto.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 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
Three minutes before half-time the hosts rattled the post again through Miguel Almiron, while in the second half visiting goalkeeper Daniel Iversen acrobatically tipped over Alexander Isak's effort from distance.
From BBC • May 22, 2023
Fairies of all conceivable varieties flitted about, exploring blossoms, gliding on the breeze, and acrobatically avoiding her brother.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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