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gladiator

[glad-ee-ey-ter] / ˈglæd iˌeɪ tər /
NOUN
combatant
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That think, as it happens, is now available in “Those Who Are About to Die,” Harry Sidebottom’s excellent study of the gladiator in the various aspects of his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

On this week’s Amicus podcast, Dahlia Lithwick talked with election law gladiator Marc Elias, chair of Elias Law Group and founder of Democracy Docket.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2026

“She’d go out there and be the last gladiator standing if it were up to her.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

"This is a modern day gladiator sport," Paul said.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

She’d faced that type of fighter in gladiator training many times.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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