commemoration

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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

Its publication coincides with the 50th anniversary of Franco's death on November 20, 1975 and the commemoration of Juan Carlos's proclamation as king two days later.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

The commemoration - the songs, the marches, the missiles, the drones, even the "robot wolves" - was not so much about China's struggle.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

“Personhood” is a word I first heard as I listened to the eloquence of Brother Randall Robinson, president of theTransAfrica Forum, during his remarks at the Apollo commemoration.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey