centenary
Example Sentences
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Lufthansa, celebrating the centenary of its maiden flight next month, announced its highest-ever annual revenue of €39.6 billion for 2025 last week, beating analyst expectations, as it raised its dividend and lifted 2026 financial guidance.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
NWT's centenary is in the same year the broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
The Jesus Christ tower is scheduled to be blessed on June 10 after the dismantling of the scaffolding to coincide with the centenary of Gaudi's death.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
Mahathir has suffered health problems in recent years and was previously hospitalised for fatigue after a picnic celebration for his centenary in July.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
A recent centenary conference and festival devoted to him in modern Hungary simply described him, correctly, as 'European'.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
Vocabulary lists containing centenary
Perfect Ten: Dec, Cent, Mille
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