as in memorials
a special structure or statue that is built to remind people of a dead person who is buried somewhere else
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Separately, national discussions about memorials to Kirk, including proposals for congressional or federal recognition, may continue as political figures and private groups press for broader tributes.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025 -
Hundreds of people were detained in the days after Navalny’s death for simply laying flowers in his honor at memorials around Russia.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
17 Sep. 2025
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That meant bouncing along the halls of capitol hill or along the green near historic monuments.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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During World War II, Jenkins began selling items like monuments, tombstones, furniture, home appliances, toys and gifts, in addition to their usual music products.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Stability may be in the name, but the real measure of success will be whether global users—institutions and individuals alike—trust these tokens to work as advertised.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Even during the worst bear markets, these tokens can generate yields and annual percentage rates (APRs).—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Cenotaphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cenotaphs. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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