: a game in which two teams of four players each slide curling stones over a stretch of ice toward a target circle
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Soon she was recognized as one of the most talented stage actresses of her generation.
Small and quick, with dark, curling hair, Ferran was an unusual choice for Blanche.
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Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The attacking midfielder will often aim a curling effort towards the far post, but Cochrane encouraged him to add more variety to his strikes.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The 17-year-old’s curling effort in extra-time helped Spain reach the semifinals of the tournament, although the reigning European champion needed penalties to get past a resilient Dutch side.
—Ben Church, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
This year has an extra element of excitement, as winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, curling and skeleton will be included for the first time.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The attacking midfielder will often aim a curling effort towards the far post, but Cochrane encouraged him to add more variety to his strikes.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The 17-year-old’s curling effort in extra-time helped Spain reach the semifinals of the tournament, although the reigning European champion needed penalties to get past a resilient Dutch side.
—Ben Church, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
This year has an extra element of excitement, as winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, curling and skeleton will be included for the first time.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Curling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curling. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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curling
noun
curl·ing
ˈkər-liŋ 
: a game in which two teams of four players slide special stones over ice toward a target circle
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