ceremonial
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Large crowds have turned out to see King Charles III at a ceremonial welcome in Bermuda.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
“I love this sort of ceremonial procession as you walk through the sphinxes and columns — these figures who have created safe space for me, literally, conceptually, spiritually,” Halsey says.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
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
He was swinging a ceremonial mace, and when we saw him, our whole party stood up and started clapping and cheering.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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