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The first will be a more traditional military review, with the second a march-past of the nation’s top brass. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025 The parade will conclude with a march-past where the Regimental Lieutenant Colonel, Major General Sir Christopher Ghika, will take the salute. — Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of march-past was in 1832

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“March-past.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/march-past. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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