fanfare
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For decades, Canada-EU summits took place without much fanfare - but that's not the case for this coming two-day meeting in Montreal.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Grapes: In the mid-1800s a horticulturist in Massachusetts invented the perfect grape, to much fanfare.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026
This consigns him to history with ignominy but no fanfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
"Among Quebecers there is a rare way of helping: discreet, sincere, without fanfare," he wrote in October 2025.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
And, with a fanfare of trumpets and drums, they stated in order that: “Henceforth,” “And forthwith,” “Let it be known by all men,” “That Rhyme and Reason,” “Reign once more in Wisdom.”
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
The fanfares are curated by Grammy nominee and singer Seth MacFarlane, best known as the creator and star of “Family Guy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
The state banquet is the spectacular showstopper of a state visit, a glittering feast with speeches, royal toasts, trumpet fanfares and fancy food and wine.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2025
Some blocos are powered by behemoth sound trucks known as electric trios, others by small fanfares.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
"Nothing is impossible for you," Putin said in a speech to a group of women who were then invited to step up and accept bouquets from him as trumpet fanfares sounded.
From Reuters ● Mar. 8, 2023
Horns blew fanfares as Lionstar and Lady Lyanna pushed out from shore, moving downriver to clear the way for Seaswift.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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