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commemorative

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


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Woodall still works at the Economist as the Asian editor, but the commemorative article published in the August issue was penned by Simon Cox.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 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 only previous such instance in the country’s history was a 1926 commemorative half-dollar showing then-President Calvin Coolidge alongside George Washington.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

The commemorative passport was first announced in April, with a slightly different design that showed only Trump's face and had his signature in gold rather than in black.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

My inherent idealism yearns for the issuance of the commemorative stamp and the living document of The Autobiography of Malcolm X to continue to bridge ignorance with insight, and despondency with hope.

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



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