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commemorate

[kuh-mem-uh-reyt] / kəˈmɛm əˌreɪt /


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At Independence Hall in Philadelphia, in July 1926, Coolidge addressed a gathering to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Declaration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“President Trump is accordingly hosting Kevin Warsh’s swearing-in at the White House to appropriately commemorate this historic development for the markets, businesses, and everyday Americans.”

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Princess Catherine has attended a service at Westminster Abbey to commemorate the war dead of Australia and New Zealand.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Commissioner Bob Crawford hand-delivered a 10-carton shipment to commemorate the event.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The engineer corps was working on a new arch that would commemorate the victory over Polybotes.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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