military parade

collocation in English

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military
adjective
uk
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i/us
/ˈmɪl.ə.ter.i/
relating to or belonging to the ...
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parade
noun[C]
uk
/pəˈreɪd/us
/pəˈreɪd/
a large number of people walking or in vehicles, all going in the same direction, usually as part of a public celebration ...
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(Definition ofmilitaryandparadefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Does he seriously suggest that whatever themilitaryparadeis called for, it should be abandoned because somebody goes to the ground?
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They marched out in a greatmilitaryparade.
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The opposition has also forced the government to cancel the annualmilitaryparade.
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Subsequent activities were followed including amilitaryparadeinvolving more than 1,000 military personnel, 71 aircraft and 168 vehicles.
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It is celebrated by festivals at the schools and a largemilitaryparadein the capital.
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The plaza might be large enough to serve as amilitaryparadeground.
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Amilitaryparadewas staged on the former airfield, involving 270 armoured vehicles and 800 troops.
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Thismilitaryparadedoes nt have any sponsorship except the government.
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A military action would usually be initiated by amilitaryparadeto arouse awe in the opposing army.
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Malay is used in the national anthem, national motto andmilitaryparadedrill commands.
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The dancers let doves fly away at the end of the performance, a symbol of peace through strength after themilitaryparade.
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The democratic convention started after themilitaryparade.
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Amilitaryparadewas then held in a well attended.
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A wide earthen platform was constructed on amilitaryparadeground near the government offices.
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The floats are also preceded by amilitaryparadeand a musical band.
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Amilitaryparadetook place in the city.
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From its construction until the mid-1800s it was used as amilitaryparadeground and not open to general public use.
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Themilitaryparadeis now almost entirely ceremonial, though soldiers from time immemorial up until the late 19th century fought in formation.
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The opening ceremony once again involved amilitaryparade.
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It serves multiple purposes as amilitaryparadeground, horse race track, spot for religious festivals, rock concert venue, public park and cattle grazing ground.
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