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 former prince posed for photos with his family in celebration of his parent's 60th wedding anniversary in 2007. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026 The Dudamel love fest arrives as the Bowl dedicates its iconic stage to John Williams in celebration of the composer’s decades-long relationship with the venue. Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 Artists were encouraged to work with a yellow accent color, in celebration of former downtown business Doederlein (cq) Lumberyard. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 So, in celebration of those four seasons, here are a few tips on how to get the most out of your garden at all four corners of the calendar. Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in celebration of

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“In celebration of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20celebration%20of. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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