shadow boxing

Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words

Boxing against an imaginary opponent for practice; can also be used figuratively.

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  • The boxer warmed up with several rounds of shadow boxing to loosen his muscles.
  • Before the debate, the politicians engaged in a bit of shadow boxing through the media.
  • Shadow boxing is a great way to improve your technique and footwork without a partner.
  • The two companies were just shadow boxing over minor details; the merger was already secretly agreed upon.
  • He incorporates twenty minutes of shadow boxing into his daily fitness routine for a full-body workout.
  • The initial court hearing was mere shadow boxing, as both sides were saving their key evidence for the main trial.
  • Watching him practice shadow boxing is like watching a dance; every movement is precise and fluid.
  • Instead of confronting the problem, they are wasting time with pointless shadow boxing.
  • The coach instructed the team to visualize their opponents during their shadow boxing session.
  • Much of the public debate seems to be shadow boxing, failing to address the fundamental issues at stake.