commemorating

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Some of the last remaining surviving UK veterans are commemorating the anniversary of D-Day, 82 years since the allied invasion of northern France in World War Two.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

On the religious question, Mr. Putin has, for example, made it a custom to participate in Kreshchenskiye Kupaniya, or epiphany bathing, every Jan. 19, commemorating Christ’s baptism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Cuban music lovers inaugurated a Beatles film festival, with fans in Italy, Russia and Greece finding their own ways for commemorating The Beatles’ special place in their lives.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

The latest of Khamenei's statements was read out on Thursday at the ceremony commemorating the death of Khomeini.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

After the game ended, the trophy commemorating the win was held aloft, a golden football mounted on a pedestal.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger