in celebration of
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: as a way of celebrating
We're having a dinner in celebration of their anniversary.
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The Rocky star, 77, posted photos from his 1997 wedding to Jennifer Flavin Stallone on Instagram in celebration of their 27th wedding anniversary on May 17.
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Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Beckham screening Anna Wintour and Will Welch hosted an event in celebration of Netflix docuseries Beckham on Monday, where David Beckham and director Fisher Stevens were joined by Stevens’ Succession co-stars Kieran Culkin, Nicholas Braun and David Rasche.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
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Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Beckham screening Anna Wintour and Will Welch hosted an event in celebration of Netflix docuseries Beckham on Monday, where David Beckham and director Fisher Stevens were joined by Stevens’ Succession co-stars Kieran Culkin, Nicholas Braun and David Rasche.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
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“In celebration of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20celebration%20of. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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