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festival

[fes-tuh-vuhl] / ˈfɛs tə vəl /


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Still, financial pressure has forced her to cut back on luxuries such as holidays and festival tickets.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The tradition has been celebrated for centuries and is believed to have its roots in a heathen festival to celebrate the return of spring.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Instead of the large-studio presence, this year’s festival offered an intriguing mix of provocative films from around the globe, featuring hot button issues, occasional movie stars and artistic flourishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The city postponed the annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Parade, which was scheduled for Saturday, while the annual festival continues at a park outside the evacuation zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Eventually Dylan gets pulled away by some of his other friends, leaving me and Elsie to explore the rest of the festival on our own.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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