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Meaning of Barnstorming | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. The act of one who barnstorms, or travels making political speeches.
  2. Aviation stunts performed for a public audience.

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Examples

“He'd been to plenty of barnstormings, but he had been one of those who watched, mainly because he could ill afford to spend the dollar or two the pilot charged for the ride.”
“Testy voters have peppered GOP lawmakers at town halls, and tens of thousands continue to turn out for a barnstorming tour by Sen. Bernie Sanders.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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