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centenary

[sen-ten-uh-ree, sen-tn-er-ee, sen-tee-nuh-ree] / sɛnˈtɛn ə ri, ˈsɛn tnˌɛr i, sɛnˈti nə ri /
ADJECTIVE
century
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ADJECTIVE
hundred
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Example Sentences

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Lufthansa, celebrating the centenary of its maiden flight next month, announced its highest-ever annual revenue of €39.6 billion for 2025 last week, beating analyst expectations, as it raised its dividend and lifted 2026 financial guidance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

In a special message to NWT, he said: "I send my most sincere congratulations on achieving your centenary."

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Graham Coulson has been involved for 60 years with the musical company that will celebrate its centenary in 2027.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

When the structure is completed and the scaffolding dismantled, the tower will be blessed on June 10 to coincide with the centenary of the death of Gaudi, whose body lies in the basilica's crypt.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

There was also, poignantly now, a slender, hardbound history of Centralia, prepared to mark the town’s centenary just before the outbreak of the fire.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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