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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This weekend, Hard Rock Cafe in Gary kicks off its annual World Burger Tour competition in celebration of Hard Rock’s international birthday.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
On Sunday, June 22, Yolanda, 61, shared an Instagram post in celebration of her son Anwar Hadid's birthday.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 25 June 2025
Earlier this week, Trump spoke at Fort Bragg in North Carolina in celebration of the Army's 250th birthday.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 12 June 2025
That year, the ceremony was in celebration of his grandfather, King George VI.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 14 June 2025
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
On Sunday, June 22, Yolanda, 61, shared an Instagram post in celebration of her son Anwar Hadid's birthday.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 25 June 2025
Earlier this week, Trump spoke at Fort Bragg in North Carolina in celebration of the Army's 250th birthday.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 12 June 2025
That year, the ceremony was in celebration of his grandfather, King George VI.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 14 June 2025
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