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circus

[sur-kuhs] / ˈsɜr kəs /


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The spike in interest quickly burned off as if the World Cup were a circus that momentarily thrilled before leaving town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“It’s great to have the circus come to town, but then they pack up and leave nothing behind,” said Netflix co-chief executive Ted Sarandos.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Keane described Fernandes as being at the centre of a "circus act" following United's 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest on the penultimate weekend of the season.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

McDonald’s soon followed, launching in 1979 its Happy Meal, which came with a free circus animal trinket — a lion, elephant, hippo or bear.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The circus departs Dresden in late October, but the newspaper editor keeps his word.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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