pomp
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“Princess Margaret was very ‘royal’ and loved the pomp and ceremony of living at Kensington Palace rather than the understated charm of the Old House.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
The one bit of unavoidable pomp was Dudamel conducting the premiere of John Williams’ “Bravo Gustavo,” commissioned by the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
The Italian number one is the heaviest favourite since Nadal in his pomp after clay-court title wins in Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
Beneath the pomp and bonhomie there are significant differences in what the two sides want to get out of the summit and how they perceive the U.S.-China relationship writ large.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Neither one liked pomp and ceremony, so the service was quick and attended only by a few members of their close family.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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