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Barnstorming

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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