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commemoration

[kuh-mem-uh-rey-shuhn] / kəˌmɛm əˈreɪ ʃən /


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Following the Addington Primary School protests and ahead of the Battle of Isandlwana commemoration, royal envoys hinted that King Misuzulu would address these concerns.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

The sacrifice of Jesus and its commemoration in the Mass became a major theological and sometimes military contest between 16th-century Protestants and Roman Catholics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

At a massive commemoration marking the anniversary of the Eaton fire this week, local religious leaders read the names of the 19 people who died in the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

"We're opening up our country," he said at a Veteran's Day commemoration at Arlington Cemetery.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

When caught, these crabs are not eaten, but are returned to the sea in commemoration of the doleful events at Danno-ura.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan