commemorate

Example Sentences

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But some warm words for Franco, who picked Juan Carlos as his successor as head of state, caused a stir as Spain commemorated 50 years since the end of his brutal regime.

From Barron's

He added that it was "important that as a society we commemorate and remember those affected - for the impacts are often lifelong".

From BBC

Like many other Japanese lawmakers, she has been a frequent visitor to Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, where Japanese war dead, including some war criminals, are commemorated.

From The Wall Street Journal

He began with a brief visit to Belfast to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which sought to end decades of sectarian violence.

From Washington Post

After the visit to the shrine on Friday, Biden toured a hospice center that displays a plaque commemorating his son.

From Washington Times