birthday

Example Sentences

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"I felt horrific shame sitting with Nuria at her grave all day on 20 March, her 11th birthday, because I can't say to her or anyone why she's there," Butt said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

It does not, however, mean that her two children receive birthday cards with $19,000 checks inside.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Russell Henley, playing on his birthday, collected his fifth top-10 finish in his last nine majors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Shortly after his 21st birthday, Vachon was in the NHL, making his debut without a mask and recording his first save on a breakaway by Hall of Famer Gordie Howe.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Then I would write a little note saying that Mama had seen the person and wished her a happy birthday.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom