go on parade

Frequency: 5.03.0 per million words

Refers to soldiers formally assembling for inspection or a ceremony.

paradeVERB + parade

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go on

Examples (10)

  • The battalion went on parade to welcome the new commander-in-chief.
  • All new recruits are required to go on parade every Monday morning for inspection.
  • The soldiers were instructed to go on parade in their full dress uniforms.
  • The entire regiment goes on parade annually to commemorate the founding of the city.
  • The captain ordered his men to go on parade at precisely 0600 hours.
  • After weeks of rigorous training, the cadets finally went on parade for their graduation.
  • It is a proud moment for any soldier when they go on parade before the head of state.
  • The royal guards go on parade daily outside the palace gates.
  • The troops were going on parade when a sudden rainstorm began.
  • Having gone on parade many times before, the veteran sergeant remained perfectly calm.