coliseum

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The rattlesnakes are rounded up in the second weekend of March and then taken to a coliseum, where tens of thousands of visitors watch organizers milk their venom.

From Reuters • Mar. 22, 2023

“We do not know how long that will take at this time. The university has begun notifying groups that have reserved the coliseum and has advised them to find alternate locations.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2023

"I was sat chatting to Kyle Sinckler the other day and he said it's a proper coliseum, an incredible place to play rugby," said Ollie.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2023

As it swept through the ’60s, the conversation pit became a delineated social coliseum, designed for deep conversation and deliberate social intimacy, the interior design equivalent of the cul-de-sac.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2022

The big top still stands, glowing like a ghostly coliseum and pulsing with the sound of the band.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen