commemorate
Example Sentences
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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
“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
Princess Catherine has attended a service at Westminster Abbey to commemorate the war dead of Australia and New Zealand.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Commissioner Bob Crawford hand-delivered a 10-carton shipment to commemorate the event.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
No family members sitting shiva, no yahrzeit candle to commemorate his death.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing commemorate
Memorial Day Words
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