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circus

[sur-kuhs] / ˈsɜr kəs /


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Quarterly reports today and tomorrow from five members of the Magnificent Seven will overshadow the usual media circus around today’s Federal Reserve meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

His crisp white shirts projected order and sophistication in the middle of the F1 circus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Sixty years ago Henry Thynne, the 6th Marquess of Bath, opened the Lions of Longleat drive-through attraction with the help of circus owner Jimmy Chipperfield.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

"The circus continues," Hack told BBC World Service.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The building was lit with bright spotlights hanging from the ceiling, shining down on three large circus rings.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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