vigil
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Dozens of people gathered on a street in Bend, many accompanied by children of various ages, to hold a vigil late on Friday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
They marched to Union Square after learning Mamdani would be attending the vigil.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
The merry-go-round also became a gathering spot for a candlelight vigil when the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia died in 1995.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
On Wednesday, the Democratic socialist mayor stood stoically at a vigil marking the anniversary of the Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Crawling to different sections of the attic nook, searching for imaginary oases of cool, became her principal activity after her vigil over the park.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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The boy's death has sparked protests and vigils in Mississippi.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The trio were leaders of the now-defunct Hong Kong Alliance, the group that organised annual vigils in the city's Victoria Park.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
During the trial, there was little debate over the role of the accused in the group or their activities, including the vigils.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Catholic sisters are playing a key role among clergy and other religious leaders who have been organizing demonstrations and vigils at ICE field offices and processing centers in places like Chicago, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
She kept her vigils for the Mujahideen and waited for her parade.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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Vocabulary lists containing vigil
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 19–24
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"My Wonder Horse," Vocabulary from the short story
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