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amusement

[uh-myooz-muhnt] / əˈmjuz mənt /




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Activities "such as skydiving, white-water rafting, roller coasters or other amusement rides" would "fall short of the standard".

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Readers who might be unaware of this facility should imagine an amusement park minus the fun and whimsy.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

The Colton amusement park said in a statement Tuesday that it will remain open to the public for its final days this weekend.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

The long-vacant site has become a magnet for so-called urban explorers, who prowl abandoned malls, hospitals, power plants, amusement parks, factories and any other disused structure they can breach.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

It was like being on a movie set or in an amusement park—although at the time I had no idea such places existed.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

Admissions to spectator amusements also buoyed consumer spending during the second quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

"Konami shifted its strategy for a while, away from console games, and focused its efforts on the amusements markets, things like pachinko machines," Mr Dring said.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2025

Much like its kiddie counterpart, Chuck’s Arcade offers a blend of retro and modern amusements — classics like Donkey Kong and Mortal Kombat sit alongside newer fare like Halo and Connect Four Hoops.

From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2025

Now proprietors are going after adults with concepts like Holey Moley and Punch Bowl Social, which combines eating and drinking with nostalgic amusements such as billiards, bowling, darts and arcade games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2025

Besides, she thought that England “would be morally the better for some amusements on Sunday, ” as she continued on her list.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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