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Holy Week
noun
: the week before Easter during which the last days of Christ's life are commemorated
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Jones concluded by saying such bills do not protect American interest and extended an invitation to Grills to accompany him to the United States-Mexico border for Holy Week.
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 28 Mar. 2024
Season 5 of The Chosen will resume during Holy Week, leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
This still aligns with the ordinance that speaks to flags can be raised in alignment with any ceremonies or events like Holy Week.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2024
Lucía Gutiérrez is a sergeant of the Spanish Civil Guard investigating the bizarre suicide of a neighbor and strange events that have taken place during the first Holy Week float processions.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1710, in the meaning defined above
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“Holy Week.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Week. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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Holy Week
noun
: the week before Easter
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