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Recent Examples of honor guard
Jim Thorstad led the American Legion Post’s honor guard in the 21-gun salute at the close of Monday’s ceremony.
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
The outdoor Mass drew hundreds and featured live music, a special reading and an honor guard from the Knights of Columbus.
—Daily News, 25 May 2026
Trump then arrived at Beijing’s international airport, greeted with a red carpet and an honor guard.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The two leaders met in the cavernous Great Hall of the People beneath rows of American and Chinese flags after a welcoming ceremony that included an honor guard and schoolchildren waving banners.
—Nik Popli, Time, 14 May 2026
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
The outdoor Mass drew hundreds and featured live music, a special reading and an honor guard from the Knights of Columbus.
—Daily News, 25 May 2026
Trump then arrived at Beijing’s international airport, greeted with a red carpet and an honor guard.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The two leaders met in the cavernous Great Hall of the People beneath rows of American and Chinese flags after a welcoming ceremony that included an honor guard and schoolchildren waving banners.
—Nik Popli, Time, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor guard
Noun
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As advertised, Swanson remains a peak defender, and his offensive production can be particularly streaky.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Rielly Chesna, a defender with Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC, which lost to Naegohyang in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, also remarked on the team’s smooth choreography.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Families were told the goal is to do the safe escorts in one day during 2-hour windows.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Chatfield’s son Rhodes arrived approximately two hours after his dad’s police escort.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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When her father hires a young bodyguard to protect her, the disparate personalities can’t help but find themselves, well, drawn to each other.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Guidera played Anthony, the bodyguard alongside stars Al Pacino, Diane Keaton and Andy Garcia.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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After being halted for over an hour, the convoy took another longer route to reach its destination after 12 hours, the member said.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Another 10 people were detained on May 24 while trying to negotiate safe passage for their convoy at a checkpoint near Sitre, Libya, along the Mediterranean coast less than halfway between Tunisia and Egypt.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Intense downpours, hail and thunderstorms continued Thursday, with the weather service issuing tornado watches or warnings for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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That angered the Knicks, who decided not to go forward with plans to hold an outdoor watch party outside the arena.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Teens ages 13 to 17 can ride solo with an Uber Teen Account that must be set up and linked to an account owned by a parent or legal guardian.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Her guardian would love for Sophie to have another adult in her life who can be there for her and support her.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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The state patrol says alcohol wasn't involved and both women were wearing their seat belts.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The officers then raced Lucy to Elliott Key, trading turns with chest compressions en route in their speeding patrol boat as a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue helicopter was waiting to take her to a hospital.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Visitors can tour the museum in the former keeper’s house, explore scenic coastal trails and photograph waves crashing against the rocks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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For optimal storage, keep cucumbers in a produce keeper in the refrigerator's crisper drawer to prevent moisture loss and protect them from ethylene exposure.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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“Honor guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor%20guard. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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