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Recent Examples of hippodrome
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.
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Mohammed Zaatari and Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
The buildings struck Wednesday were between several heritage sites, including the hippodrome and a cluster of seaside sites associated with the ancient Phoenicians and the Crusaders.
—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
Today, that history is honored by the dozens of young men who continue to train and care for horses, then gather with them at the hippodrome to race on tracks lined with tires.
—Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
In La Teste-de-Buch, firefighters have turned the local hippodrome into a temporary headquarters, buzzing with fire trucks.
—New York Times, 19 July 2022
Pictured from the back, the lithe figure of a boy sits, insouciant, atop a railing that surrounds the hippodrome.
—The New Yorker, 13 May 2022
But from Dan Patch Avenue to the hippodrome, the pair’s fame lives on with every beloved horse shown at the fair.
—Staff Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 28 Aug. 2020
Witnesses to the attack near the Roman hippodrome said a man dressed in black and either bearded or with his face covered rushed at a group without warning shortly after 11 a.m. and began stabbing people indiscriminately.
—Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2019
Mohammed Zaatari and Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
The buildings struck Wednesday were between several heritage sites, including the hippodrome and a cluster of seaside sites associated with the ancient Phoenicians and the Crusaders.
—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
Today, that history is honored by the dozens of young men who continue to train and care for horses, then gather with them at the hippodrome to race on tracks lined with tires.
—Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
In La Teste-de-Buch, firefighters have turned the local hippodrome into a temporary headquarters, buzzing with fire trucks.
—New York Times, 19 July 2022
Pictured from the back, the lithe figure of a boy sits, insouciant, atop a railing that surrounds the hippodrome.
—The New Yorker, 13 May 2022
But from Dan Patch Avenue to the hippodrome, the pair’s fame lives on with every beloved horse shown at the fair.
—Staff Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 28 Aug. 2020
Witnesses to the attack near the Roman hippodrome said a man dressed in black and either bearded or with his face covered rushed at a group without warning shortly after 11 a.m. and began stabbing people indiscriminately.
—Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hippodrome
Noun
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Each of the three domes is covered in a translucent plastic membrane to protect it from the elements and is supported by a framework made from a different material.—
Adam Williams
May 05,
New Atlas,
5 May 2025
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2025
Noun
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This means that tech leaders need to be corporate athletes—an individual who sustains high performance through routines, resilience and recovery—and elite performers in an arena where the rules change mid-game.—
Rosalba Carandente,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The singer had just gotten off the road from her Strip Love arena tour.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Keep away from windows and refrain from seeking shelter in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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This prompts Rowley to pull his mother up from a round table out onto the center of the gymnasium dance floor.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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For more information, call the park visitor center (479) 789-5000.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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Tris Speaker scored the winning run from first on a single. 1932 — Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit four doubles in one game. 1941 — Lefty Grove of the Boston Red Sox won his 20th consecutive game at home, the longest home park streak in the major leagues.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
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There was also a pamper kit designed to offer a spa treatment in 15 minutes, including a hair mask, a hand mask, a foot mask, face masks, and an eye mask.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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The spa’s lavish Royal Suite offers the ultimate pampering for couples.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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But there are many modern distractions at the new Huka—from spa treatments and a forest-view sauna to a tennis court and workouts in the sleek gym.—
Kendall Hill,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2025
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He was also fined $50,000 and ordered to perform 1,000 hours of community service as a gym teacher’s assistant with inner-city youths in Cincinnati as part of a one-year probation period.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Hippodrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hippodrome. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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