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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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 The Christmas cactus is said to bloom in celebration of Christ’s birth. Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 On Wednesday through Friday, the NYPL’s Business Center is holding events on the business of fashion, in celebration of 2026 New York Fashion Week. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 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. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 6 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 18 Feb. 2026.

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