spectacle
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‘The Swan’ was a spectacle called cruel and sadistic, but former contestants don’t really see it that way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
This spring, however, the casino offered an even stranger spectacle when a Bitcoin convention filled the expo hall.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
Though endurance athletes—from Olympians to amateur runners—are highly susceptible to gastrointestinal issues, the spectacle generated backlash and stirred a debate: Had extreme fitness gone too far?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Speaking before the march, Simon Magorian, of Stand up to Racism Portsmouth, described the demonstrations in Eastney as a "horrible spectacle".
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“No matter how poorly you perform, they will still choose one of you, for the spectacle alone.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
With excitement seemingly non-negotiable for Ferguson, it is obvious why fans and players of that era resonate with a United that create spectacles.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Harry Styles’ queer residency, and other spectacles like it, are what is left until a new bygone era arrives in time.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
The incident occurred days before Google announced its multi-year partnership with Beast Industries, a company founded by YouTube influencer Jimmy Donaldson, also known as his media personality MrBeast, who produces viral spectacles online.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The spectacles have also thrust airlines, their employees and customers into uncomfortable—and potentially dangerous—confrontations in airports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Everyone looked back at David, who took off his top hat and round spectacles and shook his head.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
Vocabulary lists containing spectacle
Party Parlance for Mardi Gras
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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