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celebration

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


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Possessing a Roger Federer-style one-handed backhand, and a Thor-inspired hammer celebration, Balshaw announced his arrival in some style.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Here is where I step off the easy celebration everyone else is writing, though not in the direction you might expect.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

To cap off the 111-day journey, which began in July, Breed held a celebration at Coronado Beach on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

"This Saturday, October 17, will be a celebration of our collective power. Walk together to the polls. Organize rides. Bring your neighbors, friends, and family," she urged participants.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

Justin pumps his fist in celebration, and I wonder who his athlete is.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

“Milwaukee Brewers” is a fixture of the team’s clubhouse, where it’s heard in the background of audio and video of interviews and celebrations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

But America’s 72 million children, as well as their parents, should probably hold off on the celebrations for now.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Current affairs often make their way into the traditional celebrations, like theme-based decoration of tents in Kolkata city, which is famous for its Durga Puja celebrations.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

I liked asking people what brought them in, hearing about their celebrations and making small talk while consulting my restaurant map and section list.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

It’s New Year’s Eve and Mrs. O’Halloran is anxious for this child to be born so that she can rush off to the parties and celebrations.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt


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