honor guard

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Recent Examples on the Web 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 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 See all Example Sentences for honor guard 
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Noun
  • While Volpe is an exceptional defender, a Gold Glove finalist, this kind of stuff happens.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Forest Echoes Director: Eva Grant Canada Narrative Short A love story set against the backdrop of the climate crisis and the opioid epidemic, Forest Echoes follows Echo and Wild, two urban Indigenous land defenders.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Initially sunk and abandoned after sustaining substantial battle damage, Japanese forces managed to raise the destroyer, repair it, and reenlist it against America as a naval convoy escort.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Oct. 2024
  • International journalists are not allowed into Gaza without an IDF escort and movement for ABC News' local journalists there is hazardous.
    Matt Gutman, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • There is currently no threat to land, and no coastal watches or warnings are in effect.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
  • But since each watch is made to order, finishes are optional.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The Arkansas program can provide birth control to minors without a parent or guardian’s consent.
    Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Created by Spanish developers Nomada Studio, whose previous game Gris (2018) was a visually stunning exploration of grief, Neva is about the cycles of happiness and sorrow, feelings of pride and fear, and the never-ending need to protect, as felt by a parent or guardian.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • Mexican authorities stated that a National Guard patrol came under fire after encountering two suspicious trucks.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 14 Nov. 2024.

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