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 evening took an emotional turn when Paul Mescal made a surprise appearance to present his Hamnet co-star Emily Watson with the Richard Harris Award, given out to actors in celebration of their contribution to British film.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 2025
Brittany also shared a more official family photo in celebration of the holiday, with the family of five posing in their fall finest.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The singer has spent much of this year on tour with his brothers in celebration of their 20th anniversary as a band.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 Dec. 2025
Music, family and fun were all on display as county music stars of all generations joined together on stage in celebration of the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th year anniversary.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Nov. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 2025
Brittany also shared a more official family photo in celebration of the holiday, with the family of five posing in their fall finest.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The singer has spent much of this year on tour with his brothers in celebration of their 20th anniversary as a band.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 Dec. 2025
Music, family and fun were all on display as county music stars of all generations joined together on stage in celebration of the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th year anniversary.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Nov. 2025
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