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crucible

[kroo-suh-buhl] / ˈkru sə bəl /


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Wu Yize held off a Shaun Murphy fightback to ensure he will take a slender 13-12 lead into the concluding session of their World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Shaun Murphy powered to a 17-15 victory over John Higgins to reach his fifth World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Zhao, 29, had been aiming to become the only first-time winner to defend his crown since the tournament moved to the Crucible Theatre in 1977.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

But Higgins won the last three frames on Sunday and maintained that form by taking the first three on Monday as O'Sullivan lost six successive frames at the Crucible for only the fifth time.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Like when we read The Crucible last year.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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