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celebrate

[sel-uh-brayt] / ˈsΙ›l Ι™ΛŒbreΙͺt /


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Next to it, a poster advertises the open-air mass that US-born Leo will celebrate next Monday in Buenos Aires, on the second-leg of his South American tour.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

I am cautiously optimistic, but like many, I’ll never celebrate prematurely again.

From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026

“And today an entire nation will celebrate one of its own reaching the very pinnacle of our sport.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. will celebrate from noon until 3 p.m. with marigolds, Catrina and spirit guide artworks, community altars, marionettes, folklorico and mariachi performances, arts and crafts, face painting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

“It would be my honor to celebrate your one-day anniversary.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

A lovable champion celebrates a first-ever World Series title as the sport girds for an extended, soul-sucking lockout.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

This year’s Nobel prize celebrates work that started with a question that may sound esoteric: how do Chlamydomonas swim toward light?

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Organizers behind Taste of Soul — an annual free street festival that celebrates African American food, music and culture — said the incidents occurred outside of the festival grounds, according to ABC 7.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

Stargazers and astronomers are preparing to enjoy a festival that celebrates the beauty of the night sky.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The century is only 99 years old in the year 100, and only celebrates its hundredth birthday on January 1 in the year 101.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

Footage shared by McHugh on social media after her win showed her laughing and smiling with family and friends screaming in delight as they celebrated her victory at a watch party in Cardiff.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

In his native Bangladesh, many had celebrated him as the successful product of a pressure-filled academic system that views the U.S. as the pinnacle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

The region’s most celebrated industry—Hollywood—is struggling and shedding jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

The legendary actor, who has died aged 86, was best known for roles in Star Trek and X-Men, as well as his celebrated work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

The new knowledge thus represented the triumph of experience over theory and learning, and was celebrated as such.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

With many firework displays on Friday and Saturday and the Hindu festival of light on Sunday, many communities across the UK will continue celebrating for the rest of the week.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

The league spent this season, its 30th, celebrating record highs in TV audiences and attendance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Visit Norway, the Scandinavian country’s tourism agency, responded to Trump’s insult with a cheeky campaign celebrating its spectacular public restrooms, declaring that Norway makes “shithouses great again.”

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

Offensive linemen said they often are unaware which running back is in the game — until they look up to see who is celebrating in the end zone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Leaders envisioned a powerful show of unity, a massive crowd of blacks and whites together parading through the Black Belt, crossing as one over the deadline, celebrating their common bond as laborers.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield


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