bullfighting

American

[bool-fahyt-ing] / ˈbʊlˌfaɪt ɪŋ /

noun

a traditional Spanish, Portuguese, or Latin American sport in which a bull is fought by a matador in an arena according to prescribed conventions, traditionally ending with the bull being killed; in Portuguese-style bullfighting, the bull is not killed in the arena.

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Bullfighting is in limbo in La Plaza México, the world’s largest arena dedicated to the sport, in Mexico City.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Dozens of animal rights activists wearing dinosaur costumes protested on Tuesday in Pamplona, chanting "Bullfighting is prehistoric!"

From Reuters • Jul. 6, 2022

Bullfighting has fallen out of favor with a large section of Spanish society, particularly young city dwellers.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2021

Bullfighting is a controversial sport; even within Spain, few people still follow it.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2016

Bullfighting is one of the most exciting things in life to every Spaniard.

From Getting to know Spain by Lambo, Don

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