Sentence examples for solemn occasions from inspiring English sources

"To borrow Sam's phrase, the First Amendment does not transform solemn occasions like funerals into free-fire zones".

He is to concentrate on trips to distressed corners of rural France; and on such solemn occasions as a state visit to Britain on March 26th and 27th.

Each time they have done so, they have been met with the iron fist of brutality, even on solemn occasions and holy days".

Despite relying on China for trade and weapons, he had flouted Beijing's entreaties to drop his nuclear program and had even gone so far as to test missiles on days when Xi was trying to host solemn occasions, a gesture that seemed either calculated or unconcerned with Xi's embarrassment.

In this tight little right little island it is difficult to stimulate much opposition to a hereditary monarchy as long as it accepts that its function is to be polite to foreign heads of state, present the FA Cup to the winner and make platitudinous speeches to mark solemn occasions.

Various types of membranophones, traditionally associated with solemn occasions, are found throughout the island.

There was talk of "a public trust," "a new era of transparency" and "a solemn occasion".

While it was a solemn occasion, there were fewer tears than Ms. Masuike had expected.

That great, tumultuous and, finally, exhilarating work was a fitting choice for the solemn occasion.

No doubt the premiere was intended to be a solemn occasion.

Given the date, it could not help being a solemn occasion.