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Recent Examples of hoedown
There’s one particular moment, when Kristen Wiig does this little hoedown in the middle of the sketch while a banjo plays.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
There was an early-evening hoedown hosted by the Times Squares, a gay and lesbian square-dancing troupe.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
In reality, Beyoncé crafted the album with so much verve that there really isn’t a way for Cowboy Carter to not be the ultimate hoedown.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
There was an early-evening hoedown hosted by the Times Squares, a gay and lesbian square-dancing troupe.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
In reality, Beyoncé crafted the album with so much verve that there really isn’t a way for Cowboy Carter to not be the ultimate hoedown.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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In the 1970s, Vogue editor Diana Vreeland positioned the gala as the opening soiree of the Institute’s major exhibitions and invited the crème de la crème of the fashion world and New York society.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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The Hip-Hop mogul has faced accusations of multiple violent offenses including rape and abuse that allegedly happened at his soirees.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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With Parent-Bédard as its new president and CEO, the festival made a gradual return this year with small events in Sydney and Bermuda.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Visit An Arts And Crafts Festival Virtually every city or town, regardless of size, offers arts and crafts festivals throughout the summer and fall.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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This event introduces square dancing to anyone wanting to try it out.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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This new child eats, breathes and sleeps, all on you and your public-school education prepares you by teaching you how to square dance.—
Daniella Gray,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Not surprisingly, Donald Trump’s May 1 executive order to cut federal funding for PBS and NPR stations was a prime topic of conversation at the annual gala in New York April 28 of the WNET group.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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On multiple occasions, Combs attended the exclusive annual gala, benefitting the museum's Costume Institute.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers were the first team to reach 27 wins after a blowout win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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He was credited with four tackles and one interception, returning it for 25 yards during the team’s blowout 56-9 victory over Florida A&M. The 6-foot-4 linebacker also saw time in the Pop-Tarts Bowl against Iowa State last season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
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That has meant the president has had to perform some of the responsibilities traditionally undertaken by first ladies, including choosing lighting fixtures and hosting receptions for Women’s History Month.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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Trump — a noted fan of the musical who previously used Les Mis music (without permission, of course) on the campaign trail in 2016 — is expected to attend the June 11 performance, which will follow a VIP reception where sponsorship levels cost between $100,000 to $2 million.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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Special exhibits, art-making activities, musical performances, and dance and culinary programs are among the events planned at the museum in May, many to celebrate its 40th anniversary.—
Tanya Mohn,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Celebrations of spring on May Day are still held in many parts of the U.S. with maypole dances and the gifting of flower baskets.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Many of the actors he is known for collaborating with have been guests at the yearly fete — from Michael B. Jordan to Chadwick Boseman to Letitia Wright.—
Sandra E. Garcia,
New York Times,
6 May 2025
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This year, Hublot is celebrating 20 years of its Big Bang flagship watch with limited editions for the fete.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Hoedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoedown. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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