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Hailing fans, spectators and participants from across the globe, the longstanding San Diego–originated game dates back 70-plus years.
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Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Immediately prior to the vote, House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, warned that troopers would remove spectators if there were any outbursts from the gallery after the vote.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Keep spectators away from where the wind is blowing to avoid smoke and possible debris.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
According to the plan’s mode breakdown, the city anticipates that 4,400, or 40%, of soccer spectators will arrive at White Stadium by a satellite parking shuttle, while another 2,200, or 20%, will arrive by shuttles from MBTA stations.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
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Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Immediately prior to the vote, House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, warned that troopers would remove spectators if there were any outbursts from the gallery after the vote.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Keep spectators away from where the wind is blowing to avoid smoke and possible debris.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
According to the plan’s mode breakdown, the city anticipates that 4,400, or 40%, of soccer spectators will arrive at White Stadium by a satellite parking shuttle, while another 2,200, or 20%, will arrive by shuttles from MBTA stations.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectator
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What’s the background for the Hall of Fame? In 2002, a group of local journalists and longtime observers of the cultural scene inducted a dozen worthy individuals into the first class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Cap City Comedy Club.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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There has been longstanding tension within the Republican ranks between the MAGA movement and more traditional conservatives, but observers say Trump's recent actions, such as supporting Ukraine, are crucial for his political future and the GOP's prospects in the 2026 midterms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Games that start during this period are considered primetime because most viewers are home and available to watch live.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The sweet moment quickly resonated with viewers, garnering over 50,000 likes and almost 400,000 views.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Spectator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectator. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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