spectate
verb
spec·tate
ˈspek-ˌtāt 
spectated; spectating
: to be present as a spectator (as at a sports event)
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While proudly rooted in Italy, the business today features 260 stores spread across 60 countries, giving it a front-row seat to how the world spectates and celebrates the game.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Perhaps this is Burn preparing to watch his team-mates from the comfort of the bench, letting his mind wander, or spectating in awe as England dominate the group on their way through to the knockouts.
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Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Clark and Daly met outside Joe’s Pizza, both unable to spectate from the sidelines, and ended up sticking together the rest of the day.
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Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
From spectating to state records Exactly a year ago, Summit junior Jay McDonald stood along the infield and watched the boys’ 800, 1600 and 3200-meter races at Jeffco pass him by.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 May 2026
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Perhaps this is Burn preparing to watch his team-mates from the comfort of the bench, letting his mind wander, or spectating in awe as England dominate the group on their way through to the knockouts.
—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Clark and Daly met outside Joe’s Pizza, both unable to spectate from the sidelines, and ended up sticking together the rest of the day.
—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
From spectating to state records Exactly a year ago, Summit junior Jay McDonald stood along the infield and watched the boys’ 800, 1600 and 3200-meter races at Jeffco pass him by.
—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 May 2026
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“Spectate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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