anniversary

Example Sentences

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He announced his run for mayor on the first anniversary of the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Around the first anniversary of Cynthia’s death, he finally told her he loved her.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Emperors competed with one another to put on larger and larger gladiatorial games, often to mark an anniversary of their rule or a military victory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

St Mary's Stadium has sold out and Saints are looking to mark the 50th anniversary of their famous FA Cup final triumph over Manchester United by heading back to Wembley for the semi-finals.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Our wedding anniversary was on February 19, and though usually in Pátzcuaro we went out to dinner, we didn’t have the money for that here.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez