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Recent Examples of honor guard
Toner said the long-standing police ceremony, complete with an honor guard and bagpipers, was an important way for officers of all ages to come together and appreciate the degree of risk accompanying the job.
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2024
At some point during the day, a pre-recorded version of the national anthem will blare from speakers and an honor guard will fire guns in salute.
—Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2024
Caruso said he was also removed from the Criminal Investigation Division, the honor guard and his role as officer in charge of the Traffic Unit, and that the suspension is expected to end on June 17.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2024
Russian state media outlet RIA reported that Putin's visit was an official state one, meaning he was feted by an elaborate official welcoming ceremony, honor guards and musical performances.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2024
At some point during the day, a pre-recorded version of the national anthem will blare from speakers and an honor guard will fire guns in salute.
—Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2024
Caruso said he was also removed from the Criminal Investigation Division, the honor guard and his role as officer in charge of the Traffic Unit, and that the suspension is expected to end on June 17.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2024
Russian state media outlet RIA reported that Putin's visit was an official state one, meaning he was feted by an elaborate official welcoming ceremony, honor guards and musical performances.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor guard
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Bucky Irving opened the fourth quarter with a 14-yard run on third-and-2, then followed that with a 12-yard touchdown dash past six defenders for the Bucs’ first lead of the game, 17-13.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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That last scenario is the one polling defenders point to — that a close poll can motivate people to vote.James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a heartbreaking moment long after the terrible incident has taken place, Yuen shows his vulnerability by breaking down in tears of shame after hiring an escort and being robbed by her employers before anything happens.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Kloss worked as a care escort for Planned Parenthood patients, and founded the Gateway Coalition, a collective that funds clinics providing reproductive healthcare in the Midwest.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Despite being mentioned and thanked multiple times during the dinner, DiCaprio kept a low profile with a bodyguard who blocked unwanted conversations.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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In October of that year, Brown and a bodyguard were accused of assaulting a man on a Washington, DC sidewalk.Elizabeth Wagmeister and Dan Heching, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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But aid agencies had difficulty moving the food brought ashore to areas further into Gaza where it was needed most because humanitarian convoys came under attack.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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To bring a convoy of pickups from out in the county sent an unsubtle message: this is our town now.David Litt, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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Photo: David Dee Delgado/AFP/Getty Images Members and supporters of the New York Immigration Coalition at an Election Night watch party at their offices in New York City.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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In one instance, a man survived a gunshot only due to his pocket watch deflecting the bullet, while another joined the Union army after deserting the Confederacy.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the older strata, the animals were preserved in three dimensions, often in sleeping positions or in nests, or as a guardian of nests, a predator attacking a mammal, or even dinos locked in a fight.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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In these accounts parents act as guardians and the children are the beneficiaries until the child reaches the age of majority (usually 18, but sometimes 21) in their state.Stephanie Dhue,Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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With a squad of rebels fanned out to watch for army patrols or helicopters, the unit commander and I and a few others talked for four hours.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mexican authorities stated that a National Guard patrol came under fire after encountering two suspicious trucks.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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D’Onta Foreman had a 38-yard run on the second play of the drive, and Sam Darnold scored on an option keeper.Dave Birkett, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2022
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Egan’s 1-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down keeper pulled the Chargers within 28-26 with 4:57 left in the third quarter.Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2022
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“Honor guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor%20guard. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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