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as in process
forward movement in time or place
watched the constant procession of cars headed out of the city at the start of the weekend
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Recent Examples of procession
What Is The Schedule For Carter’s Funeral? Following the D.C. service and flight to Georgia, Carter’s body will be driven to his hometown of Plains for a private funeral and a procession through downtown Plains, according to organizers.
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Sara Dorn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Honda was already winning most races in MotoGP with a procession of the best of all-time punting the factory V4, so the company ventured in the direction of simplicity and functionality for the bikes that would escape the Honda family.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
Notre Dame turned Gray’s pick into a seven-play, 19-yard procession into field goal range.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Lauren Floyd Updated Jan 4, 2025 - Politics & Policy
In photos: Jimmy Carter memorial services begin with Georgia procession
Six days of funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter, who died at home Sunday at 100 years old, began on Saturday with a procession in Georgia.
—Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sara Dorn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Honda was already winning most races in MotoGP with a procession of the best of all-time punting the factory V4, so the company ventured in the direction of simplicity and functionality for the bikes that would escape the Honda family.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
Notre Dame turned Gray’s pick into a seven-play, 19-yard procession into field goal range.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Lauren Floyd Updated Jan 4, 2025 - Politics & Policy
In photos: Jimmy Carter memorial services begin with Georgia procession
Six days of funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter, who died at home Sunday at 100 years old, began on Saturday with a procession in Georgia.
—Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
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The Eagles Super Bowl parade and rally will be broadcast locally and streaming on Philadelphia news stations' YouTube pages.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Howie Roseman was also left bloodied after Friday’s parade.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Moore had a roaring start to awards season, nabbing best actress in a comedy or musical film at the 2025 Golden Globes earlier this month for her role as a successful actress who attempts to reverse her aging process in Coralie Fargeat's body-horror satire flick, costarring Margaret Qualley.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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So putting him in passing situations and hurrying his decision-making process could provide the Chiefs an edge.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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Centre-backs must offer some form of ball progression, through carries and/or passes.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Lewis explained watching her mom’s slow progression throughout the years has been hard.—
Sarah Baniak,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Each of these moments in history is a link in a chain of progress, each link forged by the sacrifices of those who came before.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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As progress was made in those areas, turnovers became an issue with the team combining for 47 giveaways in games against Marquette and St. John’s.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2025
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The big advance is a doubling of the MU-MIMO streams, to 16.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members in advance and $35 at the door.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Martin has worked with five NFL teams and just finished his fourth season in Detroit as the director of scouting advancement.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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On Saline’s first drive, Carr — who nearly had his first throw get picked off — went 6-for-6 for 55 yards as the nine-play, 80-yard march was capped by a 15-yard TD run by Rush.—
Brad Emons,
Detroit Free Press,
25 Aug. 2023
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Blake’s grandfather, Jacob Blake Sr., was a prominent minister and civil rights leader in the Chicago area who helped organize a march and spoke in support of comprehensive housing law in Evanston, Ill., days after the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.—
Stephanie Pagones,
Fox News,
24 Aug. 2020
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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