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Recent Examples of honor guard
More than two years later, Graczyk is coordinating the honor guard ceremonies for fallen officer Kendall Corder.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
Clad in heavy wool uniforms beneath the blazing sun, an honor guard of Buffalo Soldiers reenactors led the Juneteenth parade through Central East Austin on Thursday, kicking off one of many celebrations held across the city to commemorate the holiday.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There was an honor guard with trumpets.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 31 May 2025
Charles then inspected an honor guard, all clad in bright red uniforms.
—David Ljunggren, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
Clad in heavy wool uniforms beneath the blazing sun, an honor guard of Buffalo Soldiers reenactors led the Juneteenth parade through Central East Austin on Thursday, kicking off one of many celebrations held across the city to commemorate the holiday.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There was an honor guard with trumpets.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 31 May 2025
Charles then inspected an honor guard, all clad in bright red uniforms.
—David Ljunggren, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor guard
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Salloi also called out the officiating crew for missing — at minimum — a yellow card for a tackle from Real Salt Lake defender Noel Caliskan, who appeared to make contact above Salloi’s ankle.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Slot offered the defender an explanation as the player exited the pitch and while the Hungary international did not look too pleased with the decision, there seemed to be a level of understanding.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Reporters would still be allowed to visit the building so long as they were accompanied by an escort and stated a reason for their visit.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Neumann plays an escort in Remy’s new town.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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His bodyguard didn’t say anything to him.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere, Lauren Sanchez was followed around by a bodyguard, Karen Elson and her daughter Scarlett White posed, and Iman and stylist Jason Bolden were deep in a laughing fit.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
11 Sep. 2025
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During one such mission last month, a Chinese coast guard ship collided with a Chinese navy destroyer as the two vessels pursued a Philippine supply convoy.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The convoy expands with the addition of Angolan trackers from the Luchazi tribe, known for their extensive knowledge of the ecosystem, particularly around the Okavango River basin.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Under his watch, the once-traditional fast-food chain had launched updatable menu screens in all restaurants and a sophisticated mobile app.—
Elie Ofek,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ham-And-Cheese Sliders Grandma's stash of Hawaiian rolls is the secret to the perfect sliders, especially for a Sunday football watch party.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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The men and women who bear the daily burden of this war—the fighters, frontline defenders, and those suffering under occupation—are the true guardians of Ukraine's democratic future.—
Oleksandra Matviichuk,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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How to volunteer at MADACC Adults over 18 and children between 13 and 17 accompanied by a guardian can volunteer at MADACC.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Russia and China recently completed their first joint submarine patrol of the Asia-Pacific.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The patrol confirmed his death.—
Kathy McCormack,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the weeks after, a lighthouse keeper reported the ship’s masts breaking the lake surface, and fishermen caught pieces of the vessel in their nets.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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The next week, a lighthouse keeper reported seeing the masts of the King protruding from the water in the shipping lane — an important clue regarding where the King lay hidden.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Honor guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor%20guard. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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