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Like Hayes, Day fully leans into the pomp and circumstance.
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Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026
And while there was some natural pomp and circumstance with their arrival, the Hurricanes are maintaining their usual business-like approach to the next few days leading up to the game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
The pomp and circumstance — and the president's praise and warmth toward MBS — were more typical of a visit from an allied Western democracy than an absolute monarchy with a troubled human rights record, pointing to the president's focus on economic and business ties above virtually all else.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
Marked with some pomp and circumstance — including a cannon firing to commemorate its launch — a major development project will add 708 homes near the Berryessa BART Station to the already significant investment pouring into and transforming North San Jose.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026
And while there was some natural pomp and circumstance with their arrival, the Hurricanes are maintaining their usual business-like approach to the next few days leading up to the game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
The pomp and circumstance — and the president's praise and warmth toward MBS — were more typical of a visit from an allied Western democracy than an absolute monarchy with a troubled human rights record, pointing to the president's focus on economic and business ties above virtually all else.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
Marked with some pomp and circumstance — including a cannon firing to commemorate its launch — a major development project will add 708 homes near the Berryessa BART Station to the already significant investment pouring into and transforming North San Jose.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pomp and circumstance
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“Pomp and circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomp%20and%20circumstance. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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