in commemoration of

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: in order to remember or honor (an important event or person from the past)

A service was held in commemoration of the battle.

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And the space that had been occupied in the spring by a pro-Palestinian encampment was filled with a display in commemoration of the victims of Hamas’ attack: Students walked around giant milk cartons bearing the names and photos of hostages held in Gaza. —

Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024 The weekend represented the latter half of a holiday week that officially started on Tuesday (Oct. 1) in commemoration of China’s founding in 1949. —

Patrick Frater, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024 Additional performances include Mascagni and his Cavalleria Rusticana Intermezzo, Puccini’s arias and duets from Turandot and La Bohème in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the composer's passing,Mozart’s Don Giovanni. —

Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Ron Perlman will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hellboy, with Cary Elwes, Tobin Bell and more to gather in commemoration of Saw‘s. —

Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in commemoration of

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