barnstorming
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4VERB + BARNSTORMING
gave
BARNSTORMING + NOUN
performance, revue, sen, thigh-slapping
PREP.
out
ADV.
impressively
Definitions
adj
Highly theatrical.
The packed opening night of Twain’s first UK tour since 2004 is an impressively barnstorming, thigh-slapping, eye-searing revue that marries her bulletproof back catalogue with a cautious sprinkle of new material.
noun
The act of one who barnstorms, or travels making political speeches.
He'd been to plenty of barnstormings, but he had been one of those who watched, mainly because he could ill afford to spend the dollar or two the pilot charged for the ride.
Testy voters have peppered GOP lawmakers at town halls, and tens of thousands continue to turn out for a barnstorming tour by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Aviation stunts performed for a public audience.
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4The packed opening night of Twain’s first UK tour since 2004 is an impressively barnstorming, thigh-slapping, eye-searing revue that marries her bulletproof back catalogue with a cautious sprinkle of
WiktionaryHe'd been to plenty of barnstormings, but he had been one of those who watched, mainly because he could ill afford to spend the dollar or two the pilot charged for the ride.
WiktionaryTesty voters have peppered GOP lawmakers at town halls, and tens of thousands continue to turn out for a barnstorming tour by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
WiktionaryTom gave a barnstorming performance.
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