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spectacle

[spek-tuh-kuhl] / ˈspɛk tə kəl /


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"Football is a spectacle and a spectacle needs people watching," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Few public figures generate stronger reactions in New York, and his appearance — as it usually does — adds another layer of politics, spectacle and unpredictability to an event that already feels larger than sports.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Now, with the men’s tournament returning to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years, Rizzo was determined to treat his 8-year-old daughter to the same spectacle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s a spectacle that comes at a challenging moment for Hoover Dam, as experts warn that Lake Mead’s dwindling water levels could threaten the dam’s ability to generate hydropower.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

That evening, Sasha checked out the news coverage online, but the spectacle didn’t hold their interest.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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