Bluefin, while not given to the same balletic leaps as marlin or tarpon, are stubborn foes.

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Dazzling performances are also expected in synchronized swimming, that odd combination of stamina and balletic grace.

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Each piece of ground I took was hard-earned, but when my plans came together, it was positively balletic.

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She also acted through the singing, with balletic use of her hands and a sense of fun that blended right into the opera.

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Skyfall is a James Bond movie, which means that it has its requisite number of exotic locations, heart-pounding chase scenes, balletic fight choreography, and gadgetry.

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Federer was the elegant artist, almost balletic in his movement, and preternaturally refined, as if he'd been raised in the pocket of Sean Connery's smoking jacket.

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Two early tries, one from Kevin Neighbour and the other from Andrew Henderson showed balletic brilliance and twinkletoes to give Thunder a six-point lead on 46 minutes.

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