birthday
Example Sentences
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Making his debut 16 years after being born in the city, he played in black and red until just shy of his 41st birthday.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Some of his earlier memories are of dancing at family birthday parties or big public carnival events where the country’s top orchestras would play.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
On another Easter-related thread, a different commenter said: “We also throw in any leftover birthday favors and stocking stuffers.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
Many of them were asleep after celebrating till midnight at a birthday party.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Of course, Mom can’t wish me happy birthday because she doesn’t know where I am.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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