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celebration

[sel-uh-bray-shuhn] / ˌsɛl əˈbreɪ ʃən /


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In August, fans travelled to Swansea to line the streets as a celebration of life service was held for Tyler at Swansea Minster.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

The whole of Wisconsin is amid a celebration a half-century in the making.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

The modern-day interpretation of the holiday was pioneered by the Eastside nonprofit Self Help Graphics & Art, which hosted its first Día de los Muertos public celebration in 1972.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

"A person who sneaks out of their country must have something to hide," he said in Brasilia during his 81st birthday celebration on Tuesday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

As the day of Richard’s birthday celebration drew near, she was given a list of tasks each morning that found every moment of her day filled.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

Yet there were wild Wales celebrations when, at 100-0 down, they became the first side to score against the Jillaroos in the tournament through Paige Travis.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

It drew the spotlight in 2024, when Anant's lavish pre-wedding celebrations there brought Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Ivanka Trump as guests, with Rihanna performing.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

A native of Honduras, she relocated to the L.A. area at age 14 and was quickly enamored of the Mexican culture that surrounded her — specifically, the vivacious Día de los Muertos celebrations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Cranberries are a familiar part of holiday celebrations.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

Now, on April 14, Fanny Seward watched over her father and listened to the sights and sounds of the celebrations in the streets.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson


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