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On Wednesday, there will be an official welcome ceremony and Putin will be presented with a guard of honor, a group of soldiers who will ceremonially greet the Russian President.
—Anna Gordon, TIME, 18 June 2024
Queen Camilla signed a visitor’s book on her way out and left Catterick Garrison through a guard of honor and street-lining procession.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Madrid went on to win the Spanish Super Cup 4-1 in the final against Barcelona on Sunday, but there was no guard of honor by Atletico before the match at the Metropolitano.
—Tales Azzoni, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
In an elementary school hallway, students formed a guard of honor for a teacher about to experience a life-changing moment.
—Seth Carnell, USA TODAY, 8 May 2023
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First Known Use
1816, in the meaning defined above
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“Guard of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guard%20of%20honor. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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