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arena

[uh-ree-nuh] / əˈri nə /




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Moving the event indoors to an arena like London's O2 would eliminate weather risks, but at the cost of sacrificing tens of thousands of ticket sales.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

The equestrian facility is topped off by a sprawling 20,000-square-foot riding arena with an observation deck and mirrored wall, which the listing notes is suitable for both dressage and jumping.

From MarketWatch Sep. 21, 2026

Leslie’s friends and family gathered outside the arena for the unveiling of the statue Leslie dubbed “The First Lady,” celebrating her 12-year pro basketball career in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

When Griffin decided to jump into the video talk show arena, she initially thought she’d need a whole shiny studio before shooting the first episode in her living room.

From Salon Sep. 19, 2026

“No,” I mumbled, dabbing at my mascara with a tissue, trying to wipe away the smudges before I went out onto the arena floor.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

The team started falling behind in resources and revenue compared to other organizations that controlled their own arenas and media deals.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

They began touring in the 2000s and progressed to headlining major arenas around the world.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

We worked in multiple arenas: national, federal, state, local, community, familial, and personal.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

More than 143 million tickets had been sold through mid-July, a record, with “mid-teens” sales gains across stadiums, arenas and amphitheaters, the company said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

While I am fascinated by the linguistic exuberance of the vox populi, I’d be the first to argue that having prescriptive rules is desirable, indeed indispensable, in many arenas of writing.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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