ceremonial
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Its Parliament chose a Kurdish politician, Nizar Amedi, as president on Saturday, a largely ceremonial role, but it still hasn’t selected the next prime minister.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
This pattern strongly suggests the bodies were not treated in a ceremonial or ritual way.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
Survivors are likely to be doing interviews and making their points during the visit, contrasting their stories with the ceremonial splendour.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Jack Nicklaus had a warning for all the fans who lined the fairway to watch his ceremonial tee shot Thursday at the Masters.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Over several weekends each June, the Osage hold their ceremonial dances, I'n-Lon-Schka.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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