wreath
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Charles and Camilla then visited Arlington National Cemetery just outside Washington, where they laid a wreath and flowers at the hilltop Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honoring America's unidentified war dead.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
A wreath will be laid in honour of fallen soldiers from both nations, marking the US and UK military alliance.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Southampton Mayor, Cllr James Baillie, will attend the ceremony which will feature readings, wreath laying and a two minute silence.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
She wears a gold wreath, and has hairpins of both gold and silver.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Wearing deep mourning, she would have laid on it, perhaps, a wreath of flowers, as other women did; and stood for a moment, head bowed, considering the unspeaking ground.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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