Remembrance Sunday

noun

1. Also called: Remembrance Day. the second Sunday in November, which is the Sunday closest to November 11, the anniversary of the armistice of 1918 that ended World War I, on which the dead of both World Wars are commemorated

Example Sentences

On Remembrance Sunday, Scotty's Little Soldiers, a charity supporting children who have lost a parent in the military, received sweets from Harry for all the young people joining the military march past.

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Since the end of her treatment she has gradually returned to more public events, including Remembrance Sunday and her Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey, which were seen as positive signs of her recovery.

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The force previously defended its actions after Pearson said she was left "dumbstruck" by a visit to her home on Remembrance Sunday.

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Essex Police has defended its actions after Daily Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson said she was left “dumbstruck” by a visit to her home on Remembrance Sunday over a social media post.

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The Queen, who is 77, cancelled a number of engagements a week ago after doctors advised her to rest, and missed Remembrance Sunday events at the weekend.

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