observance
Example Sentences
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But the annulment came too late to prevent observance of the holiday in most of Connecticut.
Equity and fixed-income markets are closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
From Barron's
The observances will culminate on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the intensified violence.
From Washington Times
These were the first in days of observances that will culminate on Tuesday, marking the 80th anniversary of the intensified violence.
From Seattle Times
Written at a time when masses were clandestine observances taken in residences, under constant threat from the authorities, “it must have made the feelings involved so much more powerful,” he added.
From New York Times
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