commemorate
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Some commentaries noted it was less about substance than ceremony and symbolism, but what did it commemorate or symbolize?
From Slate β Sep. 25, 2026
His work’s broad appeal meant Max was often called on to commemorate special occasions.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 17, 2026
Memorial ceremonies in New York City, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon commemorate victims of illnesses linked to the terrorist attacks and people who died in 2001.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 13, 2026
The 9/11 tribute twin light beams are pictured on the front page of the Financial Times, which shine every year on 11 September to commemorate the victims of the attack.
From BBC β Sep. 11, 2026
No family members sitting shiva, no yahrzeit candle to commemorate his death.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Juneteenth, which commemorates the effective end of slavery in the U.S., is often referred to as Freedom Day or Black Independence Day.
From Barron's β Jun. 19, 2026
It commemorates the day—June 19, 1865—when news of emancipation reached people in the deepest parts of the former Confederacy in Galveston, Texas.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jun. 18, 2026
Juneteenth — a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States — is marked on Friday this year, and there are many closures related to the holiday, including financial markets.
From MarketWatch β Jun. 17, 2026
It is definitely commendable that the Dodgers “museum” commemorates Glenn Burke and Billy Bean.
From Los Angeles Times β Jun. 13, 2026
I wear a beard and mustache but shave my cheeks; said beard, having a dark skunk stripe up the middle and white edges, commemorates certain relatives.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the devastating September 11, 2001 attacks Friday with a poignant ceremony in New York marked by President Donald Trump's absence and searing criticism from victims' relatives.
From Barron's β Sep. 11, 2026
Several batters later, however, Yan commemorated his second major league strikeout similarly.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 6, 2026
Lieutenant Samuel Frost, an Officer Commanding, said Freeman would be "sorely missed, rightfully commemorated, and never forgotten".
From BBC β Jun. 3, 2026
Over the past 250 years, Americans have commemorated Independence Day with festivals, barbecues, music and fireworks.
From The Wall Street Journal β May 22, 2026
Her spirit was commemorated at the ceremony by an empty chair, which her classmates had decorated with sunflowers and purple fabric.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Now the arch, initially promoted as a monument commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, has undergone a similar transformation.
From Salon β Sep. 20, 2026
The launch took place on the day Japan was commemorating the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 13, 2026
It was spent taking trade offers for players on their last-place team and commemorating the 40th anniversary of their 1986 World Series championship team — their last championship team.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 2, 2026
Devoted Shia Muslims take pride in martyrdom, commemorating the Battle of Karbala in 680 where Hussein was killed by Umayyad caliph Yazid.
From Barron's β Aug. 1, 2026
He had badges that said “Remember the Maine” and felt pennants commemorating “Fighting Bob.”
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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