centenary
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A new charity is being established to honour the life of Queen Elizabeth II, during a week in which the centenary of her birth will be marked.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Lufthansa, celebrating the centenary of its maiden flight next month, announced its highest-ever annual revenue of €39.6 billion for 2025 last week, beating analyst expectations, as it raised its dividend and lifted 2026 financial guidance.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
The “PLA centenary goals” pegged to 2027 include overhauls to the military’s organizational structures, hardware upgrades and realistic training aimed at making China’s armed forces more agile and technologically adept.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
The Jesus Christ tower is scheduled to be blessed on June 10 after the dismantling of the scaffolding to coincide with the centenary of Gaudi's death.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
A recent centenary conference and festival devoted to him in modern Hungary simply described him, correctly, as 'European'.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
Vocabulary lists containing centenary
Perfect Ten: Dec, Cent, Mille
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