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Whatever his motive in sparing Paris, his funeral two decades later was graced by an honor guard that included two French generals.
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Sam Roberts, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2015
The two leaders were saluted by an honor guard playing the Indonesian and Vatican anthems, before heading inside for a private meeting.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Sam Roberts, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2015
The two leaders were saluted by an honor guard playing the Indonesian and Vatican anthems, before heading inside for a private meeting.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Then, after the Lions got the Vikings to jump into the neutral zone on fourth-and-2, Gibbs bullied his way into the end zone, carrying multiple Vikings defenders with him to score a four-yard rush for his fourth touchdown of the night.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Walker is prolific as a pass rusher but requires work as a run defender.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Many senators will choose their fellow home state senator as an escort but this is not required -- some choose friends or mentors.Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Back on the bus, a police escort led the Quaker State buses out of Atlanta Motor Speedway and arrived at the Trilith Guesthouse long before many of the race fans had made it to their cars in the parking lot.Bruce Martin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes gave his bodyguards a red Yeti cooler with a Rolex watch, Oakley sunglasses, Lucchese boots and Normatec recovery boots inside.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Hearings showed that some EU money was used to pay for Le Pen’s bodyguard — who before used to be her father’s bodyguard — as well as her personal assistant.Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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In early 2019, a suicide bomber in a car rammed a convoy of Indian paramilitary police in the northern district of Pulwama, killing more than 40 people.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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In a highly biracial move, Latto rolled up to the Bronx with a convoy of Sedans.Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Viewers of Today over the years could say the same about Kotb, who became a morning TV star under their watch, now leaving the franchise to forge a new path in an uncertain media climate.Eric Deggans, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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The brand began selling watches at around $200 USD.Lilian Raji, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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If the winner is under 18, the Certificate must be signed by their parent or legal guardian.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
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The only truly effective safeguard remains active involvement from parents and guardians.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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More spikes were set up, and Cramer swerved and then crashed head-on into Martin’s patrol vehicle and launched him about 100 feet, authorities said.Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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When a deputy arrived, one of the bears tried to climb into her patrol vehicle.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 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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