commemorations
- plural of commemoration.
Example Sentences
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I’ve been there during the annual commemorations, and it’s a very moving experience.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a cease-fire in honor of Victory Day commemorations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The student rallies that started on Saturday followed other commemorations held across the country last week marking 40 days since since the escalation of protests and the ensuing deadly crackdown on 8 January.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
The usually sleepy Laotian capital Vientiane has an uncharacteristic buzz, bedecked with flags and T-shirt vendors ahead of commemorations of 50 years of communist rule Tuesday, but for many young people history carries little weight.
From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025
Now after thirty-four years, the commemorations and interviews and presentations of posthumous honors have almost stopped, so that for months at a time Dedd is able to take up her own life again.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
