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carnival

[kahr-nuh-vuhl] / ˈkɑr nə vəl /


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"Despite considerable work to reduce costs and reshape the model, as a board we have ultimately reached the conclusion that delivering a full-scale carnival in 2026 is not viable," they said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Similarly, if you’d like to focus the day on playing games and experiencing human-powered carnival rides, I’d recommend doing that first.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Inside the exhibit hall, there was a carnival game where contestants could see who could shoot the most water at a target.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Most of the dead were students returning from a carnival weekend.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

In fact, it can be something dangerously mysterious: a carnival of chaos, a mirage of make-believe, a resplendent reverie.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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