figure skating
noun
: skating characterized by the performance of various jumps, spins, and dance movements and formerly by the tracing of prescribed figures
figure skater
noun
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The network stars were joined by fan-favorite figure skating commentators Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski, Olympians in their own right, on the broadcast.
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Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2024
The athletes posed for fun group shots, recreating figure skating positions as fans cheered for them.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
Members of the 2022 U.S. Olympic figure skating team pose in Paris today after receiving gold medals following the disqualification of Team Russia for doping.
—NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024
Nathan Chen made history by winning gold medals in both the single and team figure skating programs at the 2022 games in Beijing, where Brandon Frazier and Alexa Knierim won gold in pairs competition.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 14 Aug. 2024
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Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2024
The athletes posed for fun group shots, recreating figure skating positions as fans cheered for them.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
Members of the 2022 U.S. Olympic figure skating team pose in Paris today after receiving gold medals following the disqualification of Team Russia for doping.
—NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024
Nathan Chen made history by winning gold medals in both the single and team figure skating programs at the 2022 games in Beijing, where Brandon Frazier and Alexa Knierim won gold in pairs competition.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Figure skating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figure%20skating. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.
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