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After the pomp and circumstance of the opening ceremony — which included Salma Hayek, singing and fireworks — players from both Mexico and South Africa have made their way to the field.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Lefty Brandon Leibrandt, 33-year-old son of former Red and Royal Charlie Leibrandt, also got the call Monday morning, though with less pomp and circumstance.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The pomp and circumstance involved with making music videos bothered Adamson.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 30 May 2026
SpaceX nearly launched its Starship rocket on Thursday amid much pomp and circumstance in South Texas, only to be foiled by a ground system issue.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Lefty Brandon Leibrandt, 33-year-old son of former Red and Royal Charlie Leibrandt, also got the call Monday morning, though with less pomp and circumstance.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The pomp and circumstance involved with making music videos bothered Adamson.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 30 May 2026
SpaceX nearly launched its Starship rocket on Thursday amid much pomp and circumstance in South Texas, only to be foiled by a ground system issue.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
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“Pomp and circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomp%20and%20circumstance. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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