march-past
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of march-past
First recorded in 1875–80; noun use of verb phrase march past
Example Sentences
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Some 10,000 armed forces veterans will take part in the Royal British Legion's march-past through Whitehall, alongside around 20 World War Two veterans.
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She then took the salute as colonel during a traditional march-past.
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Like a marathon runner determined to cross the line, the very last veteran in the march-past had got out of a wheelchair and was helped on to a walking frame, so he could walk upright past the Cenotaph.
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On Sunday, senior members of the Royal Family will pay tribute to the fallen when they take part in a service of remembrance in central London, where they will lay wreaths at the Cenotaph - along with senior politicians and faith leaders - and observe a march-past by 10,000 veterans.
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Mr Biden will then accompany the Officer Commanding the Guard of Honour, Major James Taylor, and Major General Christopher Ghika to inspect the Honour Guard, before returning to the dais to watch the military march-past.
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