as in celebrated
to give eternal or lasting existence to
the monument was created to eternalize the service and sacrifice of the sons of the village who fought in the American Civil War
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Leo celebrated Mass at the Yaounde Airport for thousands of people, including President Paul Biya — at 93 the world’s oldest leader.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
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April 9 is celebrated annually in the Philippines as a national observance, the Day of Valor, commemorating the fall of Bataan.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Domestic violence is perpetuated not only through the injuring and killing of companion animals, but also through the threat of doing so.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Domestic violence is perpetuated not only through the injuring and killing of companion animals, but also through the threat of doing so.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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The rally commemorated the 65th anniversary of a historic speech by the late leader, Fidel Castro, during a crisis with the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jenna Bush Hager commemorated her daughter Mila's 13th birthday with a sweet tribute.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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Asha Bhosle, the legendary Bollywood playback singer whose voice was immortalized on more than 2,000 films, has died.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2026
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Soldiers massed around Central, crossing rifles to prevent the Black students, who would soon be immortalized as the Little Rock Nine, from entering the grounds.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Eternalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternalized. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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