scene of action

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scene of action - a playing field where sports events take place

arena

circus - an arena consisting of an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent; "they used the elephants to help put up the circus"

athletic field, playing area, playing field, field - a piece of land prepared for playing a game; "the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field"

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It is very difficult for events to be reflected in their real strength and completeness amid the conditions of court life and far from the scene of action.

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Besides that, he had that feeling of concentrated excitement that every sportsman experiences as he approaches the scene of action.

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Making his way through the tainted crowd, dispersed up and down this hideous scene of action, with the skill of a man accustomed to make his way quietly, the messenger found out the door he sought, and handed in his letter through a trap in it.

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