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celebration

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


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As Spain lifted the trophy, Infantino escorted the president off the podium and away from the celebration.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

He has since taken ownership of the celebration, literally, registering a trademark for it with the UK Intellectual Property Office after scoring two goals against Luton.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Plus, the city’s infrastructure managed to withstand the impact of a World Cup as well as the city’s America 250 celebration this month.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The capital was already buzzing with activity after the final, where thousands of supporters who gathered in bars and three fan zones had poured out into the streets in celebration.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

It wouldn’t be some generic babyish birthday celebration, with cupcakes for the whole class, like you did in elementary school.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee

The celebrations turned deadly around midnight in the town of Ciudad Rodrigo in the west, after a fountain crumbled under the weight of supporters who had climbed onto it.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

The three-year-old quickly become an internet sensation after footage of his exuberant celebrations following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina spread across social media on Sunday.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The royal household had also yet to confirm whether the king would attend the celebrations.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Contepomi had asked an England representative to stop the noise of the music and celebrations.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

He did not belong here, in the torchlit hall littered with cups and harps, the debris of celebrations he had taken no part in.

From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye




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