anniversary

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Emperors competed with one another to put on larger and larger gladiatorial games, often to mark an anniversary of their rule or a military victory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That includes Rockefeller Center, the parks and Ground Zero to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

On the one-year anniversary of “Liberation Day,” President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping pharmaceutical tariffs on imports of patented drugs manufactured outside the U.S., with limited exemptions.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

News of the Airbnb listing came just days after Cyrus hosted the world premiere of the new Disney+ special—where she opened up about how the idea for the anniversary show came about.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

I cannot convince you to not feel guilty if you forget the anniversary of my death, or if you realize days or weeks or months have gone by without thinking about me.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera