observance
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Catholicism has played a central role in Spanish life for centuries, but traditional religious observance has declined for decades in line with a trend across Europe.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Equity and bond markets are closed in observance of Memorial Day.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The two major U.S. stock exchanges — the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq — will be closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of the Christian holiday.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
But “Austenland” is the latest installment in the BritBox celebration “Austen Forever,” and a film that represents the sentiments and inspiration for the months-long observance of the author’s 250th birthday last December.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
This was an observance the authorities considered mandatory.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing observance
The Merchant of Venice
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1.6: Development of Ancient Afro-Eurasian Religions (Sources 1–8)
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