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turners

noun

plural of turner

as in gymnasts

one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus in the days before physical fitness became part of the mainstream, turners in athletic clubs were often regarded as social oddities

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Recent Examples of turners Drawing pens for the kids, highlighters for those profound poolside page turners, and most crucial of all, a bull-clip of Cambodia's note-heavy Riel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 Hers is a dark, dark mind that weaves deceptively simple tales into terrifying psychological page turners like The Housemaid. — E.l. James, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 Fry 3 minutes on each side, or until brown; turn carefully using 2 wide pancake turners. — Faye Levy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Dec. 2025 The collection features premium head-turners like varsity jackets, hoodies, and more, perfect for paying homage to a NBA icon. — Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025

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gymnasts

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In addition to personally coaching top youth prospects from the Midwest, Gardner served as director of an annual winter meet that drew hundreds of gymnasts to Iowa.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Gardner coached several youth prospects and served as director of an annual winter meet that drew hundreds of gymnasts to Iowa.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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