commemorated

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The astronomer who discovered what stars are made of, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, has been commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque at her teenage home, 70 Lansdowne Road in Notting Hill.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

After donning hats and shirts that commemorated their championship, the Bruins celebrated on the floor with cheers and pictures.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

One year after two of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history erupted just hours apart, survivors commemorated the day in Altadena and Pacific Palisades with a mixture of anger and somber remembrance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

Through the week, Bondi's surf volunteers have been commemorated as some of the heroes of the shooting.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

For Katherine, the report commemorated the beginning of a new phase not just at Langley but in her personal life.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly