mark passing
Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words
to signify the end of an era or period
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Examples (10)
- Her death marks the passing of an era.
- The festival was held to mark the passing of another successful year.
- A special ceremony was organized to mark the passing of the old king.
- Many cultures have unique rituals that mark the passing of seasons.
- The retirement party marks the passing of his long and distinguished career.
- The ringing of the bell marks the passing of each hour.
- This monument was built to mark the passing of the pioneers.
- Historians often use specific events to mark the passing of historical epochs.
- The artist painted a mural to mark the passing of the local tradition.
- We stood in silence to mark the passing of our dear friend.