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gladiator

[glad-ee-ey-ter] / ˈglæd iˌeɪ tər /
NOUN
combatant
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That think, as it happens, is now available in “Those Who Are About to Die,” Harry Sidebottom’s excellent study of the gladiator in the various aspects of his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

On this week’s Amicus podcast, Dahlia Lithwick talked with election law gladiator Marc Elias, chair of Elias Law Group and founder of Democracy Docket.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2026

Raising his house’s reputation as a formidable gladiator stable is the only path he can see to being accepted into society’s highest echelon.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2025

Those taking part include rugby star Alun Wyn Jones, TV personality Chris Hughes, author and broadcaster Dawn O'Porter, gladiator Jodie Ounsley, and pop star Michelle Heaton.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

I closed my eyes as the gladiator giant thrust his javelin.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan




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