“The atmosphere was more like that of an examination hall on finals day than a sporting arena before a big event.”

“There have also been many disheartening and debilitating developments in the banking arena over the past couple of decades.”

“In the tough, macho arena of rock climbing, one woman has beaten the boys at their own game.”

“Our participation in the policy and political arenas must be consistent and reliable.”

“The arenas of conflict are diverse, including negotiations on opening markets and on intellectual property rights protection.”

“Labor movements, at large, have thus acted in both market and political arenas.”