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pageant

Originally the wagon on which medieval mystery plays were performed. The term was later applied to the street procession of songs, dances, and historical tableaux that became fashionable during the 1920s.



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These youths, male or female see shedding weights as qualities that must be vigorously pursued if they must attract promising opposite sex and also prepare those who are interested in beauty pageants and modeling.
Eating disorders and personality profile of female secondary schools ... by Owie, I. / Journal of Instructional Psychology
Doyle has taken part in a few hundred beauty pageants during her 25 years in wealth management in Los Angeles and is a former managing director at JP Morgan Private Bank.
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With beauty pageants as the theme, her choreography includes text by cultural critic Margo Jefferson.
Perfect imperfection by Carman, Joseph / Dance Magazine
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