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celebration

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


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The celebration gained some notoriety when the Washington Post ran a picture of Reagan trying—and apparently failing—to cut in on a dance between Sinatra and Nancy Reagan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Many still remember Siphiwe Tshabalala and his powerful shot into the top corner that beat Mexican goalkeeper Óscar Pérez, and a celebration that remains etched in the collective memory of the soccer world.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Your accommodations being covered is a huge financial relief, but this celebration will be on the pricier side as flight prices right now are high.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Other big winners included Ragtime, about three families pursuing the American dream at the dawn of the 20th Century, and Schmigadoon!, a comedic celebration of theatre's golden age, adapted from the Apple TV series.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Ainsley Braden-Hammerschmidt and her family skip the science fair celebration.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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