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commemorative

[kuh-mem-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv] / kəˈmɛm əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv /


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Celtic's new home shirt celebrates 60 years since the Lisbon Lions defeated Inter Milan to win the European Cup at the Estadio Nacional in Lisbon, with a commemorative badge and inscription inside the neck.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Mr. Magnason was asked to write the words that would appear on a commemorative plaque at the site, which apparently inspired his journey through the past, both his and his country’s.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

The commission later also recommended a different portrayal of Trump for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin that it suggested making “as large as possible.”

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

The agency also announced recently that it is marking the country’s 250th birthday with commemorative Social Security cards for children born between July 2 and Dec. 31 this year.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

But he does not A commemorative mourning arrest him—not now, at least.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly



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