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celebration

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


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While my career was kickstarted by a split-second snap that captured Seve Ballesteros' famous celebration at the 1984 Open Championship, others have taken meticulous planning.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"On this day of celebration, let us abandon every desire for conflict, domination and power, and implore the Lord to grant his peace to a world ravaged by wars," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“It’s truly indescribable,” she said from the celebration stage afterward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

President Donald Trump marked Easter with a message that quickly drew attention — not for its celebration of the holiday, but for its tone.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The rebellion was almost over, and the victorious North held a celebration.

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