in celebration of
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: as a way of celebrating
We're having a dinner in celebration of their anniversary.
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The film was later showcased at the White House in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Olmstead Act, with her pitch for a narrative feature expansion winning the largest production award in the world of $1 million dollars at AT&T Untold Stories at the Tribeca Festival.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Launched in celebration of our 45th Anniversary, LRI CAN provides a dynamic platform for engaged and influential individuals to collaborate, share ideas and take collective action.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
In May 2025, Chris shared a photo of Mel with their three kids in celebration of Mother’s Day.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The song was recording in celebration of the team's nearly loss-free season, and in the hopes of a Super Bowl victory (which did transpire).
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Launched in celebration of our 45th Anniversary, LRI CAN provides a dynamic platform for engaged and influential individuals to collaborate, share ideas and take collective action.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
In May 2025, Chris shared a photo of Mel with their three kids in celebration of Mother’s Day.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The song was recording in celebration of the team's nearly loss-free season, and in the hopes of a Super Bowl victory (which did transpire).
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
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“In celebration of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20celebration%20of. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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