ceremonies

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In the decades before his arrival, the court had handed down steady rulings barring taxpayer funds for religious schools or religious ceremonies or symbols in public schools or city parks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

He interrupts Medal of Honor ceremonies to talk about it.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

That impulsiveness also manifests itself in "violations" of diplomatic protocol and solemn military ceremonies, Rowland said.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

New recruits sign up to a strict internal code of conduct, their swearing-in ceremonies sometimes conducted by videoconference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

I knew the boys who tended the llama herd would be performing their own special ceremonies and customs in the days that followed to ensure the safety and fortune of our village’s animals.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis