procession

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"I'm doing this to pray for the healing of my seven-month-old baby, who is suffering from pneumonia," John David, clutching a whip in one hand, told AFP at the beginning of the procession.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As the funeral procession approached the churchyard, a group of women tossed rose petals and rice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Days later, footage of thousands of people lining the streets for the funeral procession was broadcast by Iranian state media.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The duo donned matching leather jackets as they stood side-by-side to watch over a vast military procession.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

As our procession departs, El Moro and his wife and seven children wave goodbye.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar