gladiatorial

Example Sentences

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That it is, but it is also about the society that permitted gladiatorial combat—more than permitted it, enjoyed it as entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"For years our understanding of Roman gladiatorial combat and animal spectacles has relied heavily on historical texts and artistic depictions," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

Generally, emperors sponsored gladiatorial games to boost their popularity and to showcase their might.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

It is gladiatorial – it is all Hardy knows.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2024

Demons were perched all around me on derelict equipment and abandoned train cars like the audience of a gladiatorial match.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda