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obsequies

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rites
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I don’t want to add here to the emotional obsequies being written for the Washington Post, after its latest round of contraction last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

The diplomatic focus will be on the part of St Peter's Square where presidents and prime ministers, princes and monarchs will sit waiting for the obsequies to begin.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

I can tell you, within hours, how many TV viewers tuned in for the Thatcher obsequies.

From The Guardian • Apr. 20, 2013

In his radio interview, Mr. Medinsky pledged to make it an occasion to remember and to observe all the obsequies.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2012

These obsequies over, the Greeks, favored by a fresh wind, left Circe’s isle, and sailed along until they drew near the rocky ledge where the Sirens had their abode.

From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)




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