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 Buddhist Church of Sacramento will host festivities Saturday and Sunday in celebration of Obon, a Japanese Buddhist holiday commemorating the dead and honoring ancestors.
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Esther Sun, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024
And in Jean-Luc Godard’s Contempt, Brigette Bardot’s character, departing the Capris’ architectural marvel Casa Malaparte (also where Jacquemus hosted his 15th-anniversary runway show in celebration of his Capri boutique opening this past June), meets an untimely fate.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 July 2024
Kristen Bell and Christian Campbell are reuniting onstage July 30 for a Reefer Madness: The Musical 25th anniversary concert in celebration of their new Los Angeles revival getting extended through August 18 at The Whitley.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 July 2024
But time heals all wounds, as was demonstrated today when the couple dug out their original reception looks in celebration of their silver wedding anniversary.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 July 2024
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Esther Sun, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024
And in Jean-Luc Godard’s Contempt, Brigette Bardot’s character, departing the Capris’ architectural marvel Casa Malaparte (also where Jacquemus hosted his 15th-anniversary runway show in celebration of his Capri boutique opening this past June), meets an untimely fate.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 July 2024
Kristen Bell and Christian Campbell are reuniting onstage July 30 for a Reefer Madness: The Musical 25th anniversary concert in celebration of their new Los Angeles revival getting extended through August 18 at The Whitley.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 July 2024
But time heals all wounds, as was demonstrated today when the couple dug out their original reception looks in celebration of their silver wedding anniversary.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 July 2024
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