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carnival

[kahr-nuh-vuhl] / ˈkɑr nə vəl /


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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

It turns the world into a carnival of danger and desperation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Rio de Janeiro's annual carnival parade competition continued its tradition of vibrant dance and colour, with samba school Viradouro taking the crown for its tribute to its legendary drum director.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Then we laughed about almost falling down at the carnival.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy




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