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to work out the details of (something) in advance
the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances
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Recent Examples of choreographing
Ranging from ages 16 to 20, their name is an acronym for Color Outside the Lines, a phrase that doubles as a creative manifesto; the group are actively involved in writing, producing and in James’ case, choreographing their own music.
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Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Djokovic is hoping to inspire next week at Wimbledon too, saying his daughter is already choreographing his celebratory dance moves.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Risk-off investing is in, and the houses have been choreographing their sales accordingly.
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George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
What is established is that the celebrated director Lonny Price, who played Neil Kellerman in the movie, is helming this version and Darrell Grand Moultrie, who has a robust background in choreographing both ballet and Beyoncé, is in charge of the dancing.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Sarah O'Gleby is choreographing the number, while Tim Murray and Isaac Josephthal are serving as creative consultants.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
The original Broadway production opened in June 1975 at the 46th Street Theatre in New York and ran for 936 performances before closing in August 1977, with Fosse forming his legacy by directing and choreographing the original production.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Rodriguez Castro frequently appears in photos whispering in his ear and, lately, choreographing every movement of his frail-looking grandfather during his scarce public appearances.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Saunders has built a successful career from dancing, choreographing and teaching in his post-UMKC days.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Djokovic is hoping to inspire next week at Wimbledon too, saying his daughter is already choreographing his celebratory dance moves.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Risk-off investing is in, and the houses have been choreographing their sales accordingly.
—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
What is established is that the celebrated director Lonny Price, who played Neil Kellerman in the movie, is helming this version and Darrell Grand Moultrie, who has a robust background in choreographing both ballet and Beyoncé, is in charge of the dancing.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Sarah O'Gleby is choreographing the number, while Tim Murray and Isaac Josephthal are serving as creative consultants.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
The original Broadway production opened in June 1975 at the 46th Street Theatre in New York and ran for 936 performances before closing in August 1977, with Fosse forming his legacy by directing and choreographing the original production.
—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Rodriguez Castro frequently appears in photos whispering in his ear and, lately, choreographing every movement of his frail-looking grandfather during his scarce public appearances.
—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Saunders has built a successful career from dancing, choreographing and teaching in his post-UMKC days.
—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choreographing
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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Having spent years exploring these regions and designing itineraries for discerning travelers, here are my top tips on where to sip, what to see, and where to stay during your visit to Croatia.
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The manufacturer then finalizes tooling – designing and manufacturing the parts of a popcorn bucket – before the product is shipped to theater companies, marketed to fans and, eventually, sold online and in theaters.
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Those experiences, combined with feedback from trainees and employers, have helped shape Buildher's broader approach to preparing women not only technically but also emotionally and physically for work in the industry.
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According to a GoFundMe campaign, Martin was preparing to move her family into a new home the day after she was killed.
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Shoppers appreciate the inner pockets for organizing small essentials, along with the top zipper that keeps everything nice and secure.
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The cruise, which departs from Greece on July 5, was expected to dock in the Turkish port town of Kuşadası two days later, followed by a trip to Istanbul, according to Atlantis Events, which is organizing the voyage.
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All these plans acknowledge the experience gap, namely that training without arranging relevant work experience is often futile.
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Among DeJohn’s hobbies were flower arranging, collecting anything blue and white, gardening, and decorating.
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Sources tell OutKick that Pitaro backed Mark Jones in 2020 when Jones falsely accused police officers of plotting to shoot him.
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Lively accused Baldoni in December 2024 of harassing her on the set of It Ends With Us and subsequently plotting a smear campaign against her.
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