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big top

NOUN
circus tent
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Two members of the Caballero family, Rubén Sr. and Rubén Jr., are also recognized for being the first to execute the quadruple somersault under the big top tent in 1985.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

Scouting For Girls, Britpop band Suede and DJ Jo Whiley with her 90s anthems are all set to top the bill in the big top arena.

From BBC Nov. 2, 2023

Now, he cannot see himself having any other job than the Timoteo Circus, and that when he dies he wants his funeral to be held under the circus’ big top.

From Seattle Times Feb. 28, 2023

When he encounters a circus big top that has been erected in his neighborhood, he laments its galling presence and its associated history of freak shows.

From New York Times Sep. 29, 2022

I scan the tent for Marlena and instead see a panther slide through the connection into the big top.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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