pro·ces·sion
prə-ˈse-shən 
1
a
: a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way
b
2
a
: continuous forward movement : progression
b
: emanation
the Holy Spirit's procession from the Father
processioned; processioning; processions
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Noun
There was a procession of children carrying candles.
The cars moved in procession to the cemetery.
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Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
Notre Dame turned Gray’s pick into a seven-play, 19-yard procession into field goal range.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Lauren Floyd Updated Jan 4, 2025 - Politics & Policy
In photos: Jimmy Carter memorial services begin with Georgia procession
Six days of funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter, who died at home Sunday at 100 years old, began on Saturday with a procession in Georgia.
—Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Following a funeral in his home state of Georgia Jan. 4, the 39th President of the United States’ casket arrived in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 7 followed by a procession to the U.S. Capitol, the Rotunda service and the start of the lying in state.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Honda was already winning most races in MotoGP with a procession of the best of all-time punting the factory V4, so the company ventured in the direction of simplicity and functionality for the bikes that would escape the Honda family.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
Notre Dame turned Gray’s pick into a seven-play, 19-yard procession into field goal range.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Lauren Floyd Updated Jan 4, 2025 - Politics & Policy
In photos: Jimmy Carter memorial services begin with Georgia procession
Six days of funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter, who died at home Sunday at 100 years old, began on Saturday with a procession in Georgia.
—Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Following a funeral in his home state of Georgia Jan. 4, the 39th President of the United States’ casket arrived in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 7 followed by a procession to the U.S. Capitol, the Rotunda service and the start of the lying in state.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procession. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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