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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Events already held earlier this week include a pre-awards dinner at the Chiltern with Vanessa Kirby, Regé-Jean Page and Henry Golding; and the dunhill x BAFTA Film Makers Dinner in celebration of BAFTA Elevate at Bourdon House with Page, David Harewood, Aidan Turner and Jessica Brown Findlay.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
JetBlue is turning 25 and is rolling out discounts and deals every day this week in celebration of the achievement.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
The Grammy winner, 32, was among the stars partying up in celebration of the big game, which saw the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 on Sunday, Feb. 9.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
This year, all three songs will be performed by Louisiana natives in celebration of host city New Orleans.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
JetBlue is turning 25 and is rolling out discounts and deals every day this week in celebration of the achievement.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
The Grammy winner, 32, was among the stars partying up in celebration of the big game, which saw the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 on Sunday, Feb. 9.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
This year, all three songs will be performed by Louisiana natives in celebration of host city New Orleans.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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