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commemorative

[kuh-mem-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv] / kəˈmɛm əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv /


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International Business Machines showed off a computer and gave out commemorative punch cards in its corporate pavilion, created by visionary industrial designers Charles and Ray Eames.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The commemorative passport is the latest move by the administration to associate Trump's name and likeness with various government programmes and public buildings.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

And this year he will have a commemorative coin bearing his image, minted to mark America's 250th birthday.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The push goes beyond paper currency: federal officials have also approved a commemorative gold coin bearing Trump’s likeness, while proposals for a $1 coin featuring the president have raised legal and ethical questions.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Howard received a trophy, then Pollard came up to the stage to receive a commemorative whip.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand



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