Sentence examples for spectacular occasions from inspiring English sources

During this period British rulers routinely staged spectacular occasions – coronations, anniversaries, state visits and funerals – to fortify national togetherness.

Racing vehicles were drawn by two, three, or four horses, although as many as 10 horses were harnessed on spectacular occasions; chariots drawn by dogs and even ostriches are mentioned.

Lord Mayor of Belfast Alderman Gavin Robinson said: "The opening ceremony promises to be a spectacular occasion as we look forward to a summer of sport with the Olympics and Paralympic Games.

Matthew Maxted, also from the foundation, said: "The sailing voyage to London will be a real challenge for these young people from Enfield and will test their skills and team working, but what better way to make a home-coming than by travelling up the Thames, to be part of this spectacular occasion".

It was a sad end to a spectacular occasion in Fortaleza, from the extended rendition of Brazil's national anthem to the sweep of yellow shirts - broken only by those choosing to wear the red of Colombia's away kit - and the thunderous noise that did not let up for 90 minutes.

My 25th birthday is something of a blur and it's hard to tell if that is down to my age or because it was a spectacular occasion.

But watching the British Academy Film Awards and then the Brit Awards, or what OK! TV called "another spectacular celebrity occasion", in rapid succession last week was surely an arduous task even for the kind of red-carpet watchers who tuned into all five of last week's OK! TV shows.

Still, Henry remained Arsenal's main offensive threat, on many occasions conjuring spectacular goals.

Why attack the Boston Marathon rather than, say, Moscow, which organized Chechen terrorists have done to spectacular effect on several occasions?

There are times when Garcia is spectacular, but on this occasion he was almost methodical.

Try to read the following without groaning: "I must emphasise that I have used the word 'play' as a metaphor so we can appreciate the essentially artificial, symbolic, exemplary and spectacular nature of the occasion".