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commemoration

[kuh-mem-uh-rey-shuhn] / kəˌmɛm əˈreɪ ʃən /


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The Skirball’s exhibit arrives as punk commemoration is in the air, with 50th anniversary celebrations and tie-ins happening across the country, including the Sex Pistols’ upcoming tour.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Fernando Cheung, a spokesperson for Amnesty International, said in a statement on Monday that "holding people criminally responsible for peaceful commemoration compounds the injustice suffered by the victims of the Tiananmen crackdown".

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

"To the glory of God In commemoration of Nana Asumbia of Akwamufie in the eastern region of Ghana and grandmother of Nana Kweedwua Santsewadze Twidan Royal Family."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The commemoration is tolerated by the Hungarian authorities.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

“Personhood” is a word I first heard as I listened to the eloquence of Brother Randall Robinson, president of theTransAfrica Forum, during his remarks at the Apollo commemoration.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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