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as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
watched the hockey game in the new sports arena
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
has a lot of influence in the local business arena
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Recent Examples of arena
What South Philly arena backers are saying: Having Philadelphia's four major sports teams play in one area is part of what makes the city special.
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Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Maybe the Dominique album will fare better in that arena.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
The city’s celebration began with a private event at half court in TD Garden, the team’s home arena, followed by a parade.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
One vendor outside the arena noted how the parking lots are typically full and the streets packed with cars for a game, but this night didn’t quite feel typical.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Maybe the Dominique album will fare better in that arena.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
The city’s celebration began with a private event at half court in TD Garden, the team’s home arena, followed by a parade.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
One vendor outside the arena noted how the parking lots are typically full and the streets packed with cars for a game, but this night didn’t quite feel typical.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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For example, if your organization has a beautiful campus and, better yet,an auditorium with a full AV package, consider renting it out to a local dance studio, theatre troupes, or other organizations that require a place to host events or performances.Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Attendees not allowed in meeting with empty seats in auditorium After about an hour of public comments, Randklev called a recess, drawing vociferous disapproval from those in attendance.Cody Copeland and, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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The centers have become refuges for many whose lives have been upended by the unprecedented fires that continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.Angela Yang, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Times staff across the metropolitan area — from Long Beach to Echo Park and beyond — received the alert, which did not appear to discriminate by distance from any particular fire.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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And, like much of Italy, Umbria has many ancient treasures from the ancient stone walls surrounding parts of Perugia to the remains of an ancient Roman amphitheater in Terni.Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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There’s also an outdoor amphitheater about a mile from the lodge where nature talks are conducted a few nights a week.Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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At the very least, the technology shows a rudimentary robot dance partner is within the realm of possibility.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
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Then, there was a report that his agent, Scott Boras, was seeking a deal in the $200 million realm, comparable to the contract the Detroit Tigers gave Prince Fielder in 2012.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Set during the Central African Republic’s civil war in 2013, the film centers on a desperate Muslim man seeking refuge in a field hospital on Christmas Eve, while a threatening Christian militia gathers outside, demanding his life.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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Just like the show's main character, Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto), Sacks was motivated to pursue a career in this field because a close family member struggled with a mental illness, and it was treated as a big secret.Madeleine Janz, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Dunlavey says that sustainability also depends on site location and the stadium’s connectivity to its city, as well as the build’s eco-friendly elements.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
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These elements can then be presented as italics on a computer screen but be read with a different intonation by a screen reader.Tim Carmody, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
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In September, OpenAI's o1 model became the first AI system to surpass the scores of human domain experts.Garrison Lovely, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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This approach can help shed technical debt and create asset management simplicity, from security domains down to security controls.Kevin Lynch, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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As tax revenues fell, local governments eliminated many of these public-sector positions, such as those at schools and police departments, to balance the books.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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He’s worked in newsrooms all across the country, including overseeing the USA TODAY sports department.David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Arena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arena. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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