observance
Example Sentences
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But the annulment came too late to prevent observance of the holiday in most of Connecticut.
Equity and fixed-income markets are closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
From Barron's
Both chambers of Congress are in recess for the next two weeks in observance of the spring religious holidays.
From Washington Post
Whether doctors clear Francis to preside over or even attend the many Holy Week observances was unclear.
From Washington Times
It was unclear if Francis, even when back at the Vatican, would be able to preside over, or attend, Holy Week observances.
From Seattle Times
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