pro·ces·sion
prə-ˈse-shən 
1
a
: a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way
b
2
a
: continuous forward movement : progression
b
: emanation
the Holy Spirit's procession from the Father
processioned; processioning; processions
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Noun
There was a procession of children carrying candles.
The cars moved in procession to the cemetery.
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Following the funeral, the procession will leave Cintas Center onto Webster Avenue.
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Noun
The Prince of Wales and Professor Edith Heard were next in the procession, while the Princess of Wales was next in the lineup alongside Christophe Leribault.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 8 July 2025
Davie, who is approaching his fifth anniversary as DG, is said to be severely wounded by the procession of scandals, which, as can be seen by our timeline below, have been constant since October 7, 2023.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 July 2025
Following the funeral, the procession will leave Cintas Center onto Webster Avenue.
—The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
King Charles, while maintaining a private, familial relationship, is in the same camp but does have a special agreement that allows his wayward brother to attend private family luncheons… but no more public processions or official duties.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procession. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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