Word Finder - arena

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An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).

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A large crowd filled the seats of the arena.

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The building housing such an area; specifically, a very large, often round building, often topped with a dome, designated for indoor sporting or other major events, such as concerts.

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The arena is grey with white beams.

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The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.

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The gladiators entered the arena.

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A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.

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The company was a player in the maritime insurance arena.

Beyond them was a crude wooden floored arena hedged by rows of shouting people.

In 1830 both schools descended into the arena of politics.

The province of Holland was the arena in which it was fought out.

Sami was led into the center of the tiny arena, and the guards moved away.

The first three arrows streaked across the arena and implanted themselves in his back.

There were several hundred men and women in the makeshift arena, with the king's party of advisors and servants sitting within the ring against one wall.

We went out onto a platform overlooking the arena directly.

It purported to be an undertaking entered into by a few Jacobins, among them Arena, a Corsican, for the murder of Bonaparte at the opera.

Close by the Eremitani is the small church of the Annunziata, known as the Madonna dell' Arena, whose inner walls are entirely covered with paintings by Giotto.

It was not only the scene of amusement, but on account of its ample accommodation it was also the arena of much of the political life of the city.

Compuserve getting out of the free hosting arena was the kick in the pants I needed to get the site to its own host.

He turned and exited the cage, toward the torch-lit area beyond the wooden rows packed with people on either side of the arena.

Her hand closed around the hilt of a dagger as she reached the center of the arena.

But he was now destined to learn that his enemy Francis, whom he had discomfited in the council chamber at Calcutta, was more than his match in the parliamentary arena.

In 1800 he was recalled to the political arena.

Jelacic and Gaj died as disappointed men, and the very general resentment aroused by the ingratitude of Francis Joseph vented itself also against the name of Illyria, which rapidly disappeared from the political arena.

It was the beginning of a duel which lasted till death removed one of the combatants from the political arena.

It was clear that in such a governing body neither Austria nor Prussia would be content with her constitutional position, and that the internal politics of Germany would resolve themselves into a diplomatic duel for ascendancy between the two powers, for which the diet would merely serve as a convenient arena.

A consummate judge and the narrowest of politicians, he was doubt on the bench, and promptness itself in the political arena.

His essentially bold and practical genius sought at once the stormy political arena.

Mercier entered the arena of provincial politics in May 1879 as solicitorgeneral in the Joly government, representing the county of St Hyacinthe; and on the defeat of the ministry in October he passed, with his leader, into opposition.

Ribbons of Sami's blood soon slicked the wooden floor of the crude arena.

Fear has also entered the arena of caring for drug users in general practice.

If invoked, ministers re-enter the arena and decide a case.

The local authority suddenly announced its plans to install a floodlit sports arena on the adjoining site!

The ongoing Basque question continues to dominate the political arena.

People of every nationality, age and gender filled the outdoor arena for free Salsa lessons courtesy of Club Salsa.

In the indoor arena some of the best teams in the country will be competing for ultimate glory!

Lessons are given in an all weather outdoor arena.

The central bus station can feel a little bit like a gladiatorial arena if you arrive looking disorganized and vulnerable to tour operators.

Distance learning takes off, hits political arena - Rob Moritz, Arkansas News Bureau.

At the same time we have expanded our remit in the international arena.

He excels in the show ring and dressage arena.

There was no queue outside the venue and after a brief search from security we made a b-line straight for the oldskool arena.

And as they say in the sporting arena, " let the lawsuit games begin.

Facilities will include an indoor riding arena and stables to accommodate the 20 donkeys that will live onsite.

It's a new basketball arena and l am told by our agent it's a terrific gig.

The biggest change in the bedding arena has been the switch over from the old bedspread to the comforter.

The Tattoo Regimental Sergeant Major, right hand man to the Arena Master, agreed there were only minor bumps to iron out.

The main arena also hosts a colorful cavalcade of hounds in the finest traditions of the countryside.

The Worthing women had a full minute in hand over reigning champions Arena 80 in the senior womenâs race with Phoenix taking third spot.

Our intent is to provide a clearinghouse of information and services specific to managing the calibration function within the manufacturing arena.

There is a road closure order which has come into effect around the Arena.

I headed directly into the main arena and yes the name colossus does do the name of this event justice.

I have spent over twelve years working in the public policy and / or strategy consulting arena.

Washington and Moscow should also consider pursuing other means of enhanced international cooperation in the missile defense arena.

There used to be a pretty decent arena in Guilford.

Politics is the only arena where we hear old-style biblical denunciations of any drug use.

Status message is possible, bringing a new dimension to the license free arena.

With Light Reading, they created an environment which encouraged artists and viewers alike to become actively discursive within an intimate yet public arena.