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circuses
noun(cir-cus)
a large arena enclosed by tiers of seats on three or all four sides and used especially for sports or spectacles (such as athletic contests, exhibitions of horsemanship, or in ancient times chariot racing)
circuses
noun(cir-cus)
a public spectacle
circuses
noun(cir-cus)
an arena often covered by a tent and used for variety shows usually including feats of physical skill, wild animal acts, and performances by clowns
circuses
plural noun(cir-cus)
a palliative offered especially to avert potential discontent
circuses
noun(cir-cus)
a circus with simultaneous performances in three rings
circuses
noun(cir-cus)
something wild, confusing, engrossing, or entertaining

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