memorial

Example Sentences

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There, on the side of the highway, is a memorial for Scotty near the place where he died.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The memorial centres "visibly demonstrate what happens when the dignity of all human beings is not protected," they said in a joint statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

In a salty touch, the first thing Kenna does is remove his roadside cross, claiming he hated memorial shrines.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

After Bill Boyd, who ran my neighborhood hardware store, died recently, his family decided to hold a memorial gathering on the sales floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Autumn and I round a memorial for the enslaved and step onto the dock.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer