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circus

[sur-kuhs] / ˈsɜr kəs /


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Their last visit was in 2023, when they stayed at the budget hotel Circus Circus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

On Tuesday, the British band are taking to the stage in Cardiff as they return with their rebooted Circus Live tour, complete with acrobats, ringmasters, tightrope walkers, and even a mechanical elephant.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Beyond the arcade, visitors can enjoy mini golf, karaoke, themed events and monthly performances like Queer Circus.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Next weekend’s “The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act,” another film sprung from a YouTube channel, has already sold $9 million of advance tickets, according to its distributor, Fathom Entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

And every Sunday after church I would tear The Family Circus out to save.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds




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