procession

• In front of the procession was the band, which struck up a lively air as all stepped forward, the drum being particularly emphatic at every turning. —  True to his Colours The Life that Wears Best
• Wives who keep up with the procession are an asset; those who fail to grow are a liability 4. —  The Good Housekeeping Marriage Book
• Meanwhile the approach of the procession was announced, and only this calmed her a little Genji was as usual conspicuous in the procession. —  Japanese Literature Including Selections from Genji Monogatari and Classical Poetry and Drama of Japan
• Just as the procession was about to move down the hill to embark for Three-Mile Point, a small-sized Universalist, stirred by generous impulse, hailed young Dick, a small-sized Presbyterian, who stood on the opposite side of the street gazing with assumed stoicism on the fascinating pageant Hello, Dick! —  The Story of Cooperstown
• At the head of the procession was the "two-fisted" Centralia bunch. —  The Centralia Conspiracy

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