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In ancient Rome, a slave or prisoner engaged in a fight to the death for the entertainment of the public.

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  • The gladiator is making his plan in the arena (i.e. too late).
  • These women are slowly but surely transforming what I call the gladiator culture that currently prevails in most business organizations.
  • Yet, this man was still offended that I used the word gladiator in my sermon.
  • Absolutely, Beaverton could host weekly UFC events, where gangs could meet in gladiator matches/knife fights.
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