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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

By 2000, Rubén would open his own white-and-purple tent circus, Caballero Circus, where Liliana now oversees the concession stand.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

From there she could see the second hole, which was designed like a circus big top, and the edge of the third, which was ringed by enormous lollipops.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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