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centennial

[sen-ten-ee-uhl] / sɛnˈtɛn i əl /
ADJECTIVE
century
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ADJECTIVE
hundred
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Very little came off exactly as planned, given the still-tight budget, but by the time Sullivan County celebrated its centennial in 2025, its future seemed auspicious if not guaranteed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Women’s Open to Riviera Country Club for the first time, merging the game’s most prestigious women’s championship with a historic venue celebrating its centennial year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

When Americans prepared to commemorate the nation’s centennial in 1876, the nation had begun to come to terms with its complicated history, and many saw reason to celebrate its mere continued existence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

During the centennial year, it was transferred to the Library of Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The collection of centennial quarters Toby’s mom had given him before she split.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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