gladiatorial

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That it is, but it is also about the society that permitted gladiatorial combat—more than permitted it, enjoyed it as entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The gladiatorial stadium stands between England and parity in the Ashes series.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

"For years our understanding of Roman gladiatorial combat and animal spectacles has relied heavily on historical texts and artistic depictions," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

Generally, emperors sponsored gladiatorial games to boost their popularity and to showcase their might.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

So did Dorothy Fowler, who fumed to a visitor one day, “This community doesn’t want academic excellence. It wants a gladiatorial spectacle on a Friday night.”

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger