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Recent Examples of honor guard
The Camp Pendleton Young Marines Color Guard served as honor guard and the Santa Fe Christian School Band performed patriotic songs.
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Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
The Camp Pendleton Young Marines Color Guard will serve as honor guard.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
In Riyadh, Trump was greeted at the airport not just by the crown prince and an honor guard lined up with golden swords, but a lavender carpet − a color that celebrates Saudi identity and is reserved for the most high-profile dignitaries.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Air Force One received fighter jet escorts, honor guards stood by with golden swords in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the presidential limousine was welcomed by riders on camelback in Doha, Qatar.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
The Camp Pendleton Young Marines Color Guard will serve as honor guard.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
In Riyadh, Trump was greeted at the airport not just by the crown prince and an honor guard lined up with golden swords, but a lavender carpet − a color that celebrates Saudi identity and is reserved for the most high-profile dignitaries.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Air Force One received fighter jet escorts, honor guards stood by with golden swords in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the presidential limousine was welcomed by riders on camelback in Doha, Qatar.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor guard
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Along with bigger-bodied players like Davis and Blade, Michigan typically looks for defenders in the 230-pound range who can provide length and speed on the edge.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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However, LeMahieu's bat leaves plenty to be desired, his defense at second base is not the best and Chisholm is a better defender at second base than in the hot corner.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The third note asked for transcripts regarding specific testimony from Diddy's ex, Cassie Ventura, and a male escort.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The Navy in 1943 named an escort ship after Peterson.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Jurors were told names of prominent employees -- like his chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, and bodyguard Damion Butler -- who were repeatedly mentioned as individuals who allegedly assisted Combs in his exploits.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
24 June 2025
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The couple has been spending time together as Kelce trains for the upcoming NFL season Taylor Swift's bodyguard allowed Travis Kelce to pull off a romantic gesture as the couple spent a night out in New York City.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Efforts by the United Nations to distribute the food have been plagued by armed gangs looting trucks and by crowds of desperate people off-loading supplies from convoys.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Panthers take Stanley for a walk The buses in the convoy carried all members of the Panthers organization — players, coaches, training staff, front office staff, hockey operations staff, promotions staff.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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In early February, Olivier Giroud, the French striker who plays for Los Angeles FC, had his home targeted and $500,000 worth of jewelry and watches stolen, sources said.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Jeannie was already glancing with impatience at her watch.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
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Parents and guardians earning $200,000 a year or less are eligible to claim the full $2,000 credit per child through tax year 2025.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Researchers gave the species a new common name: the Palawan guardian frog.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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They were first spotted by military patrol and then handed over to the police.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Recent immigration sweeps in the Los Angeles area sparked widespread protests and small riots downtown, as people threw rocks at law enforcement and set patrol vehicles on fire, and federal agents responded with tear gas and pepper spray.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Isabella’s a keeper with an assistant-manager title in the near future.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Honor guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor%20guard. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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