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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Alec Baldwin and Adrienne Warren congratulated McDonald as the champagne flowed and the dancefloor crowded; a big, sparkling Broadway night in celebration of an unforgettable performance. —

Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024 Brad shared a throwback shot of him and Kimberly with his mom after the birth of the couple's first son in celebration of Mother's Day 2020. —

Sophie Dodd, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024 So here is this year’s mix, in celebration of the recap writers and commenters who are committed to continuing the conversation after the credits roll. 25. —

Vulture Editors, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024 The evening itself will be in celebration of Michelle Satter, the founding Senior Director of Artist Programs at Sundance Institute. —

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