ceremonies

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And in the recent past, there have been plenty of other A.I.-inflected ceremonies that proceeded without disruption, even as a few others elicited some outrage.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

This is a period of grieving among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that involves cultural practices and ceremonies and can last days, weeks or even months.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

During his first term, China feted him like a favorite prince with various ceremonies: a private tour of the Forbidden City, followed by a performance by the Peking Opera and a huge state dinner.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

“I have presided over 28 commencements as a president and dean, and those ceremonies are about celebrating the graduates and their supporters,” Schapiro wrote in a letter declining the speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Like most ceremonies, its origins were simple but pomp and color were added each year.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy