Sentence examples for be lying in state from inspiring English sources

Curry may yet prove to be the tortoise who wins the race over the two local hares". After the Topeka exhibi tion, where Curry seemed to be lying in state under the Capitol dome, I can never say as much again.

She seemed to be lying in state as the meal became a proper funeral, with valedictions and reminiscences, Mother in the place of honor among the flowers, looking thwarted and doll-like, as the dead do, her skinny fingers twisted in her green shawl.

Mr Mandela's coffin will be lying in state for two more days, so the disappointed can try again on Thursday or Friday.

In Liverpool, she has been lying in state at the most stately of locations - St George's Hall, the neo-classical splendour in front of Liverpool Lime Street station.

For example: Castro has died, and his body is lying in state.

But his optimism can't conceal what every tourist intuits: Venice, its beauty embalmed, is lying in state.

He is lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda, and a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral.

Senator John McCain is lying in state in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol, the 31st person to receive that honor.

Along the way, they walked through the Capitol Rotunda, where the flag-draped coffin of Daniel Inouye was lying in state and two young women stood in tears, grieving.

Sihanouk's body had been lying in state at the royal palace since last October Source: AP Seven days of mourning culminated in the cremation.

Thousands of Israelis have been visiting the Knesset, the country's parliament, to view Peres's coffin which is lying in state.