commemorate

Example Sentences

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But some warm words for Franco, who picked Juan Carlos as his successor as head of state, caused a stir as Spain commemorated 50 years since the end of his brutal regime.

From Barron's

He added that it was "important that as a society we commemorate and remember those affected - for the impacts are often lifelong".

From BBC

Like many other Japanese lawmakers, she has been a frequent visitor to Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, where Japanese war dead, including some war criminals, are commemorated.

From The Wall Street Journal

The auction, which will be held in person in Los Angeles as well as online, commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Jim Henson Company and is expected to raise tens of thousands of dollars.

From Barron's

Freddie Mercury has been commemorated on a new collectable coin, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of his legendary Live Aid performance.

From BBC