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Player introductions still had too much pomp and circumstance, lasting more than 25 minutes.
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Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
There's the pomp and circumstance, the top hats and tuxedos, and the myth that there is only one Punxsutawney Phil, who has been making weather predictions since the 1880s.
—Avery Keatley, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
Some leftists privately expressed feeling disillusioned by the pomp and circumstance, uncertain of what is likely to make a dent in the problem.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
There's plenty of pomp and circumstance to the traditional schedules, which typically include a ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade, Guard of Honor inspection, state banquet at Buckingham Palace, speeches and meetings with leaders over a few following days.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
There's the pomp and circumstance, the top hats and tuxedos, and the myth that there is only one Punxsutawney Phil, who has been making weather predictions since the 1880s.
—Avery Keatley, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
Some leftists privately expressed feeling disillusioned by the pomp and circumstance, uncertain of what is likely to make a dent in the problem.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
There's plenty of pomp and circumstance to the traditional schedules, which typically include a ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade, Guard of Honor inspection, state banquet at Buckingham Palace, speeches and meetings with leaders over a few following days.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Pomp and circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomp%20and%20circumstance. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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