as in borders
a region along the dividing line between two countries when it was first built, this castle protected what was then the country's northern march
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as in processions
forward movement in time or place the march of time
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as in strides
to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group the band had to practice for hours to be able to march in perfect step
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as in progresses
to move forward along a course bleary-eyed commuters marching off to the train station for the morning commute
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Recent Examples of marches
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026 While the mood was generally sunny and marches largely peaceful, the third No Kings protests were an unmistakable display of political force that could reverberate in the 2026 midterms and beyond. —Susan Page, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026 Over the last several years, protesters have walked onto the 101 Freeway during demonstrations, including the George Floyd marches in 2020, pro-Palestinian rallies in 2024 and most recently, anti-ICE protests throughout 2025. —Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 That is it for Elena, who marches out of the galley and up the Katina’s many levels, storming past wide-eyed stews and unsuspecting guests, ignoring the fact that service has basically already started, in order to reach Jason on the sundeck. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026 Combining country-rock with funk, hard disco, and Golden Age of Porn soundtracks, Mutiny After Midnight marches onto the streets and into the sheets. —Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026 And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026 An exuberant Madagascar delegation marches during the Parade of Nations in Cortina. —Zack Pierce, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026 To say much more would be to ruin the wild twists and turns that unfold as the night marches onward. —Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
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When the Greek Independence Day Parade marches up Fifth Ave. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026 While the mood was generally sunny and marches largely peaceful, the third No Kings protests were an unmistakable display of political force that could reverberate in the 2026 midterms and beyond. —Susan Page, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026 Over the last several years, protesters have walked onto the 101 Freeway during demonstrations, including the George Floyd marches in 2020, pro-Palestinian rallies in 2024 and most recently, anti-ICE protests throughout 2025. —Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 That is it for Elena, who marches out of the galley and up the Katina’s many levels, storming past wide-eyed stews and unsuspecting guests, ignoring the fact that service has basically already started, in order to reach Jason on the sundeck. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026 Combining country-rock with funk, hard disco, and Golden Age of Porn soundtracks, Mutiny After Midnight marches onto the streets and into the sheets. —Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026 And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026 An exuberant Madagascar delegation marches during the Parade of Nations in Cortina. —Zack Pierce, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026 To say much more would be to ruin the wild twists and turns that unfold as the night marches onward. —Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
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But perhaps no rock god ever went full Heathcliff the way Cliff Richard did for this 1996 musical, a stage production (with songs by John Farrar and Tim Rice) that re-creates scenes from the novel while Richard, as Heathcliff, strides through like a lordly narrator-protagonist.— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
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Out with a potential love interest one evening, in a packed Manhattan comedy club, Tess is startled when Alex strides up to the microphone.— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
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As work progresses, the project will be closely watched as a test of whether long-standing environmental issues can finally be resolved.— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
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Duncan told The Star that the amendment provides for more transparency as the project progresses.— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
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Niall, for his part, only comes to hate himself more as gay acceptance goes mainstream, his initial distress over his sexuality compounded by humiliation at being unable to get past that distress.— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
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There’s a gap between how AI is being used and how it’s being talked about—and that goes well beyond sports.— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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She was later released from federal custody while the case proceeds.— Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Tickets are $125 per person, and proceeds benefit Hope Haven’s residential recovery programs.— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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Iran also churns out massive numbers of drones, as does Russia.— Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Borrowers who leave a program with unresolved balances should act quickly, understand their rights and, if needed, pursue additional relief before a creditor does.— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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The incident comes as Mexico prepares to be a host country for this summer’s World Cup soccer extravaganza.— Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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That’s where the accountability on Brunson comes into play.— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Marches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/marches. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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