Definition of pomp and circumstance
: impressive formal activities or ceremonies
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“Pomp and circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomp%20and%20circumstance. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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