in honor of
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The retreat boasts secluded white sand, dunes, a palm-lined lagoon and multiple beaches, several of which Depp named in honor of people close to him, including his children and former partner Vanessa Paradis.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport announced Friday plans to rename BNA in honor of Parton, following a growing public campaign that surged after the country music icon’s death.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
There is his business life, his philanthropic work, plus the Laver Cup, the tournament Federer and agent Tony Godsick launched in honor of the great Aussie Rocket.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The government said flags would be lowered to half-staff on official buildings, as well as at Colombian embassies around the world, "in honor of all the dead."
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
I polish up my piece real nice, in honor of Tariq.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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