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amphitheater

[am-fuh-thee-uh-ter, -theeuh-ter, am-puh-] / ˈæm fəˌθi ə tər, -ˌθiə tər, ˈæm pə- /
NOUN
arena
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What they’re really entering is a natural amphitheater, transformed by the Tour de France, into one of the greatest stadiums in sports.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

According to Richardson, the new amphitheater — managed by Legends Global, but owned by the city — will help cover that shortfall.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

He has pledged to redevelop a swath of the National Mall into a “National Garden of American Heroes” that could reportedly feature dining facilities, an amphitheater, and hundreds of statues of famous Americans.

From Slate May 18, 2026

“We see across the board, whether it’s a club show — whether it’s an amphitheater in Indianapolis or an expensive stadium show in New York — we’ve seen no demand pullback anywhere.”

From MarketWatch May 6, 2026

The ceremonies took place in the lovely sandstone amphitheater formed by the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

The states said Live Nation tied its offerings together—for instance, requiring artists to use its promotion service if they wanted to perform at amphitheaters it controlled.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

All other American amphitheaters owned by Live Nation have to be allowed to sell up to half of a given event’s tickets through a different provider, if they so wish, without fear of retaliation.

From Slate Mar. 10, 2026

The key points of the settlement include an over $200-million payment, a divestment from some amphitheaters, a gradual end to exclusive ticketing contracts with venues, and opening up Ticketmaster’s platform to competitors.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 10, 2026

Fox Business reported that Live Nation would also divest 13 amphitheaters.

From MarketWatch Mar. 9, 2026

But its walls and cliffs, its peaks and crags, its amphitheaters and alcoves, tell a story of beauty and grandeur that I hear yet--and shall hear.

From Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell




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