procession
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Daily life briefly gave way to the procession.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Relatives of the victims scatter flower petals from a damaged building as the procession passes below.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The mood became more sombre as the Commonwealth Sport flag was raised after a procession involving members of the armed forces.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Following a marathon procession through the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala in neighbouring Iraq on Wednesday, he was to reach his final place of rest in the holy city of Mashhad.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
The day was sunny and cool as the mile-long procession headed for the Pettus Bridge.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
Ashura processions are usually dramatic affairs, with chanters singing elegies or dirges dedicated to Hussein, while audience members beat their chests and engage in displays of mourning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Elaborate costumes, blaring music and vibrant processions took over Nigeria's Lagos Island on Monday as the annual Fanti Carnival hit the streets.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
Instead he took to wearing colorful robes while making grand processions to Friday prayers and giving interviews to the foreign press.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
"The government has decided to strengthen the monitoring of flash processions and other illegal gatherings."
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2025
No doubt they had seen quite a few of these processions .
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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