big top

Example Sentences

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Laliberté said the future of the troupe rode on that single show — held in a big top in Little Tokyo for opening night of the Los Angeles Festival.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023

Now, he cannot see himself having any other job than the Timoteo Circus, and that when he dies he wants his funeral to be held under the circus’ big top.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2023

When he encounters a circus big top that has been erected in his neighborhood, he laments its galling presence and its associated history of freak shows.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2022

“I chose to have open shelving in the kitchen instead of big top cabinets,” says Castillo.

From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2021

When I look back at the big top, August has disappeared inside.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen