commemoration
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His first concert at Lincoln Center as music director of the New York Philharmonic in September will open with Adams’ “On the Transmigration of Souls,” in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In her fondest hopes, the commemoration of Global Beatles Day presents an annual opportunity for recommitting ourselves to the band’s ideals, which McCartney sagely explained in the “Anthology” documentary series.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Every June 4 since 1989, the elder Khamenei had delivered a speech at the commemoration of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's death.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
He was jailed again in 2014 for participating in another Tiananmen commemoration event, according to Amnesty International.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Under Soviet rule, there was no formal annual commemoration for women veterans of the Great Patriotic War.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing commemoration
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