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celebration

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


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Across town, one of MOCA’s most successful exhibitions was its 1993 Cage celebration, “Rolywholyover A Circus.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Still, the move landed him in the NFL’s latest celebration crackdown.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

In many cases they deserve contempt, not celebration.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

They’ve even created traditions like “Fakesgiving,” their Thanksgiving celebration two weeks before the holiday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

When a delegation from Quincy came out to visit him to request words for a toast at the local celebration, he was curt.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

It was all part of the NFL’s broader mission to punish celebrations that it believes cross a line, and this past week alone was a kegger for that.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Waiving the smog check requirement will make it easier for collectors to bring their cars to shows and celebrations without running afoul of the law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Tullis Matson is among a cohort of seven people to be given the award by Shropshire's Harper Adams University as part of its 125th anniversary celebrations.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Along with death and taxes, invitations to celebrations you’d rather avoid are included on the list of adult life’s sad inevitabilities.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026

“You’re early for the Diwali celebrations, my child. The other sisters are inside waiting for you.”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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