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centennial

[sen-ten-ee-uhl] / sɛnˈtɛn i əl /
ADJECTIVE
century
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ADJECTIVE
hundred
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The budding friendship will be tested by a high-stakes heist, carried out during the city's centennial gala by a snake, a species long banned from the city.

From Barron's

The discovery coincided with the centennial anniversary of the handwritten Monroe Doctrine that President James Monroe sent to Congress on Dec. 2, 1823.

From Washington Post

Another two leading contenders are 2035, the year when Xi wants China to “basically achieve socialist modernization,” and 2049, the centennial of the founding of the People’s Republic.

From Washington Post

Last year marked Deception Pass’ centennial, 100 years since Washington State Parks turned the old military reserve, long the traditional land of the Samish and Swinomish tribes, into a state park.

From Seattle Times

Approaching its centennial, this pillar of Seattle’s business and political upper crust has everything — gym, pool, spa, physical therapy, even a hotel and barbershop.

From Seattle Times