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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In a recent Instagram post, the band announced that all performances planned in celebration of the band's 50th anniversary were canceled after lead singer Dee Snider's resignation.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
In honor of Transit Equity Day, LA Metro is offering free rides across all its modes of transportation on Wednesday, February 4, in celebration of Rosa Parks' birthday.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The original goal of the Kickstarter was to raise $20,000 in celebration of the 20th anniversary of RiffTrax.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
De Laurentiis is the official spokesperson of Peroni's current campaign, which includes a limited launch of Peroni Gold Bottles in celebration of the Olympics.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
In honor of Transit Equity Day, LA Metro is offering free rides across all its modes of transportation on Wednesday, February 4, in celebration of Rosa Parks' birthday.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The original goal of the Kickstarter was to raise $20,000 in celebration of the 20th anniversary of RiffTrax.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
De Laurentiis is the official spokesperson of Peroni's current campaign, which includes a limited launch of Peroni Gold Bottles in celebration of the Olympics.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 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 11 Feb. 2026.
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