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anniversary

[an-uh-vur-suh-ree] / ˌæn əˈvɜr sə ri /


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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the South Downs being designated an International Dark Sky Reserve and protecting those dark landscapes has become an increasingly important part of conservation efforts.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont responded to the US walkout, saying: "This year we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. And everyone knows the role France has played in that."

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Latitude Festival is marking its 20th anniversary this year and from small beginnings has become a four-day music and culture event attracting a total crowd of about 135,000 people.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

"Star Trek" legend George Takei on Saturday headlined a 60th anniversary celebration of the groundbreaking sci-fi series at Comic-Con, which featured stars from across the Starship Enterprise's expanded universe of films and shows.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

They died within five hours of each other, on the fiftieth anniversary to the day and almost to the hour of the official announcement of American independence to the world in 1776.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

Onstage, the frontman of Death Cab for Cutie and the Postal Service was thriving as his two bands toured together to mark the 20th anniversaries of Death Cab’s “Transatlanticism” and the Postal Service’s “Give Up.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

"Grief comes in waves", Chantelle said, adding there are milestones like her anniversaries or her daughter's birthdays where she "expected to be broken, but I'm not".

From BBC May 6, 2026

Xi himself visited Xinjiang and Tibet in 2025 to mark major anniversaries of Beijing giving some nominal political autonomy in those areas.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 3, 2026

The spectacular staging builds loyalty, with clients returning later for anniversaries or family stays, she said.

From Barron's Feb. 12, 2026

They celebrated anniversaries, regularly renewed their vows, and growled when challenged by outside forces.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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