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birthday

[burth-dey] / ˈbɜrθˌdeɪ /
NOUN
date of birth
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A special episode of “Molly of Denali,” titled “Happy Birthday Qyah,” premieres June 15.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Goldman celebrated his 67th birthday in the unit, with cake and an unlit candle delivered by his medical team, who also sang Happy Birthday to him on video.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Birthday messages from a string of A-listers including Leonardo DiCaprio and Dame Judi Dench were played on screen during the show.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Presidents Day isn’t even officially called Presidents Day: It is designated by U.S. law as Washington’s Birthday and was created in 1885 to honor President George Washington.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

There were “Happy Birthday Malia!” signs taped inside the windows of storefronts along Main Street.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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