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celebration

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


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But a legion of opponents are determined to squash the celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Your accommodations being covered is a huge financial relief, but this celebration will be on the pricier side as flight prices right now are high.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But outside of his low-key, three-fingered, 3-point celebration, the 29-year-old point guard is quiet and business-like.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Leo's visit to Spain was "a celebration for families, a source of joy, hope, to participate in that and also to welcome", she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

That seemed like cause for celebration, but the only welcoming committee was a flock of wild, hungry harpies who attacked the ship.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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