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celebration

[sel-uh-brey-shuhn] / ˌsɛl əˈbreɪ ʃən /


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As the ceremony wore on, the room was as charged with celebration as it was with resistance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

There were wild scenes of celebration when Roma became the inaugural winners, while the following year West Ham claimed a dramatic last-minute success against Fiorentina to end their 43-year wait for a major trophy.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In other words, the market’s celebration may still prove premature.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

D’Entremont said Carney started the hourlong conversation talking about efforts to encourage the celebration of National Acadian Day, which is meant to commemorate the French settlers in Atlantic Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“I wouldn’t care for a celebration on shipboard.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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