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a staged presentation often with music that consists of a procession of narrated or enacted scenes
a cavalcade presenting major events in the town's history
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The ever-intense Brian Thompson brings his usual 150 percent to the role of Shao-Kahn, but the cavalcade of forgettable new game characters like Jade, Sindel, and Reptile is too much of a burden.
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
Directed by Shawn Levy, the Marvel sequel stars Reynolds and Jackman, plus Emma Corrin, Rob Delaney, Matthew Macfadyen and a cavalcade of surprise A-list cameos.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
The cavalcade of cameos reaches a peak of giddy delirium when next week’s host, Ryan Gosling, pops up in the monologue.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2024
The game, unsurprisingly, was a cavalcade of clumsiness.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
Directed by Shawn Levy, the Marvel sequel stars Reynolds and Jackman, plus Emma Corrin, Rob Delaney, Matthew Macfadyen and a cavalcade of surprise A-list cameos.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
The cavalcade of cameos reaches a peak of giddy delirium when next week’s host, Ryan Gosling, pops up in the monologue.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2024
The game, unsurprisingly, was a cavalcade of clumsiness.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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The airline industry’s global fleet is aging, a result of the severe supply chain issues that are plaguing the industry.Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Two and a half years later, the Treasure — the sixth ship in the DCL fleet, and second in its Wish class — has many of the same offerings, but the vibe couldn't be more unique.Jen Juneau, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The former beauty pageant winner confirmed her relationship with Keith in September 2024.McKinley Franklin, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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As weeks went by without any arrests in the case, a media frenzy began to build, fueled by relentless tabloid images of JonBenet participating in beauty pageants.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, Russian convoys could be seen traversing the coastal highway to Hmeimim.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The committees aim to establish secure aid convoys, which often face challenges such as looting, hoarding and profiteering in their efforts to deliver humanitarian supplies to Palestinians facing the risk of famine.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The annual Christmas parade is filled with marching bands, floats decorated by local businesses, and, of course, Santa.Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Following Milwaukee's traditional Juneteenth Day parade and festival on King Drive, Summerfest will host an opening ceremony at Maier Festival Park with Northcott Neighborhood House, which organizes the Juneteenth parade and festival.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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The pace is often as stately as the procession of a feudal lord—the series is almost top-heavy with its immensely detailed sets and costumes.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Established in 1882, it had been led by a procession of luminaries: Hans von Bülow, Arthur Nikisch, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado, Simon Rattle.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The seven-member council, after listening to the presentations but not asking any questions, plan to select the next county executive by a simple majority vote at an undetermined date in the future, County Council Chairman Izzy Patoka previously said.Brooke Conrad, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
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This Japanese-centric restaurant offers a distinct dining experience that combines modern and traditional Japanese fare with a highly refined approach to presentation.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Some Syrian Americans planned to rally Sunday afternoon, celebrating the end of al-Assad's rule, starting at the Islamic Center of Detroit, a Detroit mosque, and then proceeding with a caravan to the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
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Conservative commentators suggested recently that tariff discussions with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had led to a halt in migrant caravans crossing the border.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The gravel route, enjoyed via bike or on foot, offers sweeping panoramas, including near perfect west-facing views with only distant Adirondack peaks on the horizon.Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
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The location provides vastness: broad river, craning towers, open sky draped between boroughs, and a panorama of the whole history of New York, from the first Dutch settlement on Governors Island to skyscrapers still under construction.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 July 2024
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“Cavalcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavalcade. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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