ceremonial

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But the CPS said Digwa chose to carry two ceremonial knives and that the judge's finding of fact made clear he agreed with its assessment that the weapon used was a kirpan.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

League commissioner Adam Silver doesn’t sleep in a van outside your house and ring the doorbell at 5 a.m. with an oversized, ceremonial check.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

That’s all the context necessary to appreciate Naomi Osaka removing a ceremonial black skirt and sleeveless beaded bodice ahead of her opening match at the Roland-Garros Complex this week, revealing a sequined gold playing dress.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The remarks aligned with a broader pattern in which Trump has increasingly incorporated physical appearance into public evaluations of military personnel and officials, blending ceremonial praise with informal commentary that moved beyond traditional graduation rhetoric.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

“Here!” said Werfel, struggling out of his ceremonial robes.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin