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arena

Originally the central part of a Roman amphitheatre where fights of gladiators and wild beasts were held, usually covered with sand.

In modern usage, an arena is an enclosed area used for sporting events or other performances; an arena stage in a theatre is surrounded by the audience on all sides.



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He was even taking advantage of the moment to glance across the arena and size up what the bears were doing.
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