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cheerleading
noun 2
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3ADJ.
interested, late
CHEERLEADING + NOUN
captain, squad, team, tryouts
PREP.
from, in, on
Definitions
noun
1
A physical activity in which cheerleaders organize elements of dance, gymnastics, and tumbling for judgment or to cheer on a team.
Since its inception in the late 19th century, cheerleading has evolved from yelling encouragement on the sidelines to a competitive hybrid of gymnastics, dance and acrobatics.
2
Automatic or servile praise.
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Since its inception in the late 19th century, cheerleading has evolved from yelling encouragement on the sidelines to a competitive hybrid of gymnastics, dance and acrobatics.
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How is cheerleading practice?
Tatoeba · #4028303
Cheerleading tryouts are tomorrow.
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Mary is on the cheerleading squad.
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Mary is the captain of the cheerleading team.
Tatoeba · #628702106
Layla was interested in cheerleading.
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