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anniversary

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


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Last month, the Americana singer — best known for tracks “You Are the Best Thing” and “Hold You in My Arms” — had kicked off his 20th anniversary tour.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

But with Mr. Dudamel embracing it anew on the quarter-century anniversary of the events that prompted its creation, the composer is once more pondering this harrowing work and its painful genesis.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Last month, as the 25th anniversary approached, there was a flurry of movement and something of a breakthrough, with a trial date set for Mohammed for June 2028.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

The release comes ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks that killed 2,977 people, in the United States, mostly in the collapse of the Twin Towers in New York.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

“Principal Rivera handpicked the kids that fit her picture of what this thirtieth anniversary celebration should look like. Us? Our loud punk band? Not part of that picture.”

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

Dewan and Stiles discussed how their “DWTS” tenure lines up with milestone anniversaries for their beloved dance films “Step Up” and “Save the Last Dance,” respectively.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Clients trusted him with their special moments: engagements, weddings and anniversaries, or when they simply wished to treat themselves.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

But observing 25th anniversaries is something we do.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

The CEO of Rape Crisis England & Wales, Ciara Bergman, said "anniversaries are known to be a particularly difficult time" and the "right" support is "vitally important".

From BBC Apr. 30, 2026

She’s been dreading this day, as she dreads all the big days—all birthdays, not just hers; also, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and upcoming events like anniversaries, proms, and graduations.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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