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vigil

[vij-uhl] / ˈvɪdʒ əl /


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The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Webster Springs, W.VA., was planning vigils for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the memorial wall in the town, according to the Webster County Veterans Auxiliary.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the days after Kirk’s killing, conservative ASU students were planning a vigil for thousands of mourners.

From The Wall Street Journal

Organizers say at least one of the arrestees was a 72-year-old priest who has participated in immigration vigils for more than a decade.

From Salon

Maduro called on his supporters in the eastern states of the country to hold "a vigil and a permanent march in the streets" during the military maneuvers, scheduled for November 16-21.

From Barron's

Hundreds of people attended a vigil for him outside of the hospital where he was being treated on Thursday night, according to officials.

From BBC