marching

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The Chinese were careful to appeal to Trump's love of pomp, greeting him with marching bands, soldiers in lockstep and a cannon salute that echoed through Tiananmen Square.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Williams, 94, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday, which commenced with the composer’s rousing “Raiders March” played by the school’s marching band and accompanied by its blue-clad cheerleaders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Those who gathered ahead of the King's appearance saw a marching band and military procession pass through the town, before his arrival was marked with a 21-gun salute.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

"It is slowly marching south, which is really terrifying," said Jusino.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Gradually they fell out of formation; instead of marching in a crisp line with lifted knees and swinging arms, they bounded along, sniffing and leaping and tumbling over one another.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood