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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Breaux will lie in state in the Statehouse Rotunda from 4-7 p.m. Friday where members of the public will be able to pay their respects, according to a news release.
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The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
On Wednesday, crowds gathered at San Francisco City Hall — the birthplace of Feinstein's public career — to see her lie in state.
—Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
In July 2020, Lewis became the first Black lawmaker to lie in state in the Capitol.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 June 2023
The last person to lie in state in Britain was Elizabeth’s mother, known as the Queen Mother.
—Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022
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The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
On Wednesday, crowds gathered at San Francisco City Hall — the birthplace of Feinstein's public career — to see her lie in state.
—Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
In July 2020, Lewis became the first Black lawmaker to lie in state in the Capitol.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 June 2023
The last person to lie in state in Britain was Elizabeth’s mother, known as the Queen Mother.
—Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022
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“Lie in state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lie%20in%20state. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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