vigil

Example Sentences

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Noem also said that hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis, where there have been daily protests and vigils mourning Good's death.

From Barron's

Outside El Helicoide in western Caracas, the atmosphere is tense, with relatives keeping vigil.

From BBC

Families on Saturday night held candlelight vigils outside El Rodeo prison east of Caracas and El Helicoide, a notorious jail run by the intelligence services, holding signs with the names of their imprisoned relatives.

From Barron's

A makeshift vigil, displaying flowers and candles, was laid in the snow there, as protesters chanted slogans and delivered speeches.

From BBC

Bass started the day at a private vigil at the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades, then presided over a flag-lowering ceremony at City Hall to honor the victims.

From Los Angeles Times