on parade

Frequency: 6.26.3 per million words

indicates participation in a formal (usually military) parade

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Examples (10)

  • The soldiers will be on parade tomorrow morning for the general's inspection.
  • The entire battalion was on parade to welcome the visiting head of state.
  • Newly commissioned officers were proud to be on parade for their graduation.
  • The royal guards are on parade every day outside the palace gates.
  • It was a magnificent sight to see the cavalry on parade in full uniform.
  • The troops stood on parade for several hours despite the sweltering heat.
  • The high school marching band will be on parade during the festival.
  • The local police force was on parade to mark the anniversary of the department.
  • All the prize-winning livestock were on parade in the main show ring.
  • The regiment finally went on parade after weeks of intensive drill training.