ceremony
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“We discussed the fact that we are of an age and he was wondering if my knees were holding out for the kneeling part of the ceremony. I said: ‘Yes, just about.’”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2023
"You recover a body from under tonnes of rubble. Families are waiting with hope...they want to have a burial ceremony. They want a grave," Bozkrut said.
From Reuters • Feb. 18, 2023
"I even had the honour of carrying the Northern Irish flag at the opening ceremony. Viv Richards carried Antigua's so I was in good company."
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2022
“He’s performed several times at the Kennedy Center Honors. I’ve never even been to the ceremony. I’ve never been his plus one,” she said.
From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2022
“It is a simple ceremony. Many bats and humans gather. You stand face-to-face with your bat and say a vow. Like so,” said Luxa, extending her hand and reciting a poem.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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