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hippodrome

noun

Definition of hippodrome

as in dome

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Recent Examples of hippodrome The hippodrome thundered with the pounding of hooves as chariots raced neck and neck, wheels nearly touching, while the crowd roared with each dangerous turn. — Literary Hub, 22 Apr. 2026 Thirty years later the Greeks returned under Pompey and built a theater, a hippodrome, and a stadium. — Madeleine Schwartz, The New York Review of Books, 12 Feb. 2026 The central square is commanded by the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, and the streets hold other imperial Ottoman-era mosques, Byzantine cisterns, and the remains of a hippodrome. — Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025 The team took the practice field at the hippodrome—the Games’ horse facility, with a central field surrounded by a racetrack and grandstand—and everything seemed in good enough shape. — Will Grant, Outside Online, 11 June 2025 Advertisement The 2,500-year-old city, about 50 miles south of Beirut, is known for its pristine beaches, ancient harbor and imposing Roman ruins and hippodrome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. — Mohammed Zaatari and Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 In 2020, the hippodrome hosted an international equestrian festival, bringing together riders from across West Africa. — Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023

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Noun

The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 July 2026
The East Coast is expected to soon feel some relief from the extreme temperatures as the heat dome shrinks, bringing chances of severe thunderstorms.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of dome

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All while the other competitor in the arena, Matt Kuchar, stood and waited, with the biggest round of his life on the line.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
For now, TerraFirma is set on proving its technology on Earth, with recent commercial projects including a sports arena and a Starbucks.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 July 2026

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The 22-acre property includes an outdoor pool, splash pad and water park, two gymnasiums, multiple fields, indoor track, deck hockey rink, and sand volleyball court, the Y confirmed.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Toerber’s plans do not involve the parking lot or gymnasium building.

— Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026

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During a family fun night Monday at Summit Waves in Lee’s Summit, two incidents occurred, one involving a gun, according to the city’s parks and recreation department.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
The Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda show last night took place at the Radicepura horticultural park in the hills outside of Taormina.

— Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 14 July 2026

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Studies show that cooling towers and other warm, wet environments like hot tubs, spas and some plumbing systems are particularly vulnerable to Legionella bacteria.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
While the spa isn't expected to debut until fall 2026, the wellness program is already taking shape.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Definition of spa

Noun

Entering the gym, Ohashi giggled that so many of the judges from a decade ago were still there.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
More than 1,700 square meters (18,298 square feet) of interiors unfold with the scale expected of a major lakefront residence, including an indoor pool, spa, gym, cinema-capable conference room, lakeside terrace and private pontoon.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of gym

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