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birthday

[burth-dey] / ˈbɜrθˌdeɪ /
NOUN
date of birth
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While the superfight is a first for the White House, celebrity events have long been part of presidential birthday festivities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Michael Wright had been due to head off to the States for a dream 30th birthday trip with his brother and had tickets for Scotland's group stage games against Haiti and Morocco.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There’s excitement and chaos in equal measures, like the first 15 minutes of a children’s birthday party.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The contribution limit of $5,000 annually makes this accessible as birthday and holiday gifts rather than traditional presents that get outgrown or spent.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

His last birthday before his dad got sick.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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