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celebration

[sel-uh-brey-shuhn] / ˌsɛl əˈbreɪ ʃən /


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But against the powerful Thunder, Reaves didn’t get a chance to punctuate his comeback night with any emphatic celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

"It is a celebration of life and a powerful symbol of resilience, freedom, patriotism, courage, and the will to keep fighting for America."

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The cease-fire coincides with Russia’s annual Victory Day, a celebration of the country’s victory over Germany in World War II, which Moscow typically celebrates with a military parade through Red Square.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Sir David, who has dedicated his life to documenting the natural world, celebrates his 100th birthday on Friday, which will be marked with a week-long celebration on the BBC commemorating his life's work.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

A large group of people, perhaps forty to as many as a hundred, from Jackson’s Hermitage plantation and several nearby farms had gathered for a celebration.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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