celebrating

Example Sentences

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The stores sell dresses for proms, special occasions and quinceañeras, a Latin American rite of passage celebrating a young girl’s 15th birthday and her transition to adulthood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

People had told me this before they knew which party would win—the government offices will be closed; people will be celebrating.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Isro later clarified that the celebrating women were administrative staff - but added that several female scientists had worked on the mission and they were in the control room at the time.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Staten Island’s GOP Rep. Nicole Malliotakis will probably have a harder time celebrating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“Tomorrow he’ll cut it down and dispose of it. I think he’s out celebrating tonight.”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen