lie in state

idiom

of the body of a famous leader

: displayed in a coffin in a public place so that people can view it and show respect

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The remains of former President Jimmy Carter arrived in Washington for the last time Tuesday to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda until his funeral Thursday at Washington National Cathedral. —

Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025 More politics coverage: The body of former President Jimmy Carter arrived at the U.S. Capitol to lie in state after a memorial service in the rotunda. —

Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025 There, the 39th U.S. president will lie in state until Jan. 9, as members of the public are encouraged to pay their respects. —

Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 Carter will lie in state in the Rotunda until Thursday when there will be a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. —

Caroline Linton, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for lie in state

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