ceremonies

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In the decades before his arrival, the court had handed down steady rulings barring taxpayer funds for religious schools or religious ceremonies or symbols in public schools or city parks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"You can't close off a square to the workers of Turkey. Everyone uses Taksim, for official ceremonies, for celebrations. Only the labourers, the workers, the poor find the square closed to them," he fumed.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

He interrupts Medal of Honor ceremonies to talk about it.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

The industry supplies firecrackers for weddings, festivals and other ceremonies and has faced repeated scrutiny over safety standards.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

We do, and as we begin to glow, I can see people pointing at us and chattering, and I know that, once, again, we’ll be the talk of the opening ceremonies.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins