memorial

Example Sentences

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Presumably, you’ve already dropped a few thousand bucks on your parents’ burial/cremation/other and memorial, and there are unfortunately more charges to come.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

At a memorial service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, his son Jesse Jr. praised his “consistent prophetic voice.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The memorial centres "visibly demonstrate what happens when the dignity of all human beings is not protected," they said in a joint statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

In a salty touch, the first thing Kenna does is remove his roadside cross, claiming he hated memorial shrines.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

When I visited the Vietnam memorial several years ago and began my quest to find and speak with veterans, I quickly realized I knew very little about the war and the politics surrounding it.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge