commemoration
Example Sentences
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The commemoration is tolerated by the Hungarian authorities.
From BBC
The sacrifice of Jesus and its commemoration in the Mass became a major theological and sometimes military contest between 16th-century Protestants and Roman Catholics.
Perhaps it’s apt that it’s showing at Lincoln Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day—a time for commemoration and renewed commitment in the face of evil.
At a massive commemoration marking the anniversary of the Eaton fire this week, local religious leaders read the names of the 19 people who died in the blaze.
From Los Angeles Times
At a local commemoration staged in Crans-Montana, there was a standing ovation for firefighters.
From BBC
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