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

Examples of lie in state in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Of the five people whose remains were permitted to lie in state in the Alamo Church, three were Medal of Honor recipients, including Army Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston Sr. in 1917 and Army Pvt. —

Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024 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. —

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 See all Example Sentences for lie in state

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