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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Additionally, SeaWorld’s summer fireworks display in celebration of its 60th anniversary will commence for weekends starting this Saturday.
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Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2024
The 10-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, performed as Young Simba during Disney’s The Lion King live concert in celebration of the film’s 30th anniversary at The Hollywood Bowl stage in Los Angeles on Friday, May 24.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
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Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2024
The 10-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, performed as Young Simba during Disney’s The Lion King live concert in celebration of the film’s 30th anniversary at The Hollywood Bowl stage in Los Angeles on Friday, May 24.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 25 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 6 Jun. 2024.
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