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commemoration

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


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That moment came courtesy of a guy wearing a Cubs uniform, but Monday grew up in Santa Monica and delivered his spontaneous commemoration of Flag Day in the year of America’s bicentennial.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 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

At a local commemoration staged in Crans-Montana, there was a standing ovation for firefighters.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 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

Beneath the picture was the caption: “Scarlet Fletcher, captain of the East Shoal cheerleading squad, helps introduce ‘Scarlet’s Scoreboard,’ a commemoration of the charity and goodwill her father, Randall Fletcher, has shown toward the school.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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