memorial

Example Sentences

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There was heavy security at the memorial event.

From BBC

As part of a national day of reflection, Bondi was to host a memorial later on Sunday.

From BBC

Surf lifesaving teams at other beaches around Australia were photographed performing a similar memorial.

From BBC

"The university held a memorial. There were over a thousand people there. Students came up and talked about him - Robert was a character - he was funny."

From BBC

Down the steps stands an oversize candle—what otherwise would have been a cheerful decoration now an earnest memorial.

From The Wall Street Journal