cortege
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Hundreds of fans gathered outside the cathedral and applauded as the cortege arrived, preceded by a guard of scooter riders as The Stone Roses track I Wanna Be Adored played on speakers.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
It led a cortege of numerous other lorries, as people lined the streets to pay their respects.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025
Hatton's funeral cortege was led by the famous Reliant van from Only Fools And Horses.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025
Sharon acknowledged the fans by raising her arms and giving peace signs before getting back into a people carrier and the cortege continued past more mourners.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025
A catafalque carrying Harrison’s black casket led the cortege and was followed immediately by Harrison’s beloved Kentucky mare, stirrups crossed on its empty saddle.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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"The Iliad" by Homer, Book 1
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