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commemorate

[kuh-mem-uh-reyt] / kəˈmɛm əˌreɪt /


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Later, during the administration’s summer-long festival to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, IndyCars will race in a fossil fuel-burning extravaganza around and around the National Mall — home to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“President Trump is accordingly hosting Kevin Warsh’s swearing-in at the White House to appropriately commemorate this historic development for the markets, businesses, and everyday Americans.”

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

And in October the Steve Reich Ensemble and Alarm Will Sound will commemorate the composer’s 90th birthday with four performances at the Park Avenue Armory in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The incident took place because that pilot had wanted to take photos to commemorate his last flight with his military unit.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

At Camp Half-Blood, demigods got bead necklaces to commemorate years of training.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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