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After that one, Haaland donned a Viking hat on the field, fully leaning into the World Cup’s pomp and circumstance.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
6 July 2026
For a tournament with such meticulous dedication to tradition and history, there isn’t much pomp and circumstance about Wimbledon once the matches begin.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Acting Secretary Cao is doing more than just enjoying the pomp and circumstance of his new post.
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Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
City planning, procrastination, pomp and circumstance aside, the planet’s biggest sporting has arrived.
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Gavin Godfrey,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
6 July 2026
For a tournament with such meticulous dedication to tradition and history, there isn’t much pomp and circumstance about Wimbledon once the matches begin.
—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Acting Secretary Cao is doing more than just enjoying the pomp and circumstance of his new post.
—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
City planning, procrastination, pomp and circumstance aside, the planet’s biggest sporting has arrived.
—
Gavin Godfrey,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pomp and circumstance
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“Pomp and circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomp%20and%20circumstance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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