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contraction
abbreviation
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This summer saw events marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day, the end of the World War Two in Europe and the Far East.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025
During four days of events to commemorate VE Day, the King and other senior royals, oversaw a military procession through London which was followed by an RAF flypast over Buckingham Palace.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025
During her time on the estate, she has also volunteered for the opera festival that takes place on the estate every year, and makes decorations for local events including VE Day celebrations.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025
On VE Day, 8 May 1945 - when the war ended in Europe - Yavar was in Rangoon filming the recently re-taken capital.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
Without asking, Hugo turns in Mutti's old radio for a new People's Receiver, the Volksempfünger VE 301.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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