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anniversary

[an-uh-vur-suh-ree] / ˌæn əˈvɜr sə ri /


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A theatrical film is also in the works, with a planned release date in the second half of 2028, coinciding with the Chipmunks’ 70th anniversary.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The mobile app Pokémon Go, which is now celebrating its 10th anniversary, uses GPS and augmented reality to let players find and catch virtual monsters in real-world locations.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

The creation of the unit was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron alongside Zelensky on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in 2024.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

It is the biggest day in the Orange Order's marching calendar and this year is the 336th anniversary of the battle.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

“Today is the anniversary of my daddy’s death. He didn’t even see me graduate from college.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

Onstage, the frontman of Death Cab for Cutie and the Postal Service was thriving as his two bands toured together to mark the 20th anniversaries of Death Cab’s “Transatlanticism” and the Postal Service’s “Give Up.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

The 50-year anniversaries of America’s birth have often coincided with moments of profound social and political change.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

"Grief comes in waves", Chantelle said, adding there are milestones like her anniversaries or her daughter's birthdays where she "expected to be broken, but I'm not".

From BBC May 6, 2026

The spectacular staging builds loyalty, with clients returning later for anniversaries or family stays, she said.

From Barron's Feb. 12, 2026

He organized celebrations to honor veterans and commemorate anniversaries of the Wall, as well as spearheading fund-raising efforts to keep the memorial in good repair.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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