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memorials

noun

plural of memorial

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something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event the Vietnam War Memorial is a starkly beautiful testimonial to the bravery of the soldiers who served in Vietnam

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Recent Examples of memorials However, the exhibition is being teased with a painting of a helmet and flowers set atop memorials to firefighters who died in service on 9/11. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 In Ocean Springs, where Nolan lived and first made a name for himself, the focus remained on the high school’s football game unfolding in front of them – no moment of silence, visible memorials, signs, ribbons or public tributes. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Melissa Farris, 41, of Elizabethtown, was arrested on federal charges of depredation against property of the United States and destruction of veterans' memorials, according to previous reporting. — Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026 Given its themes of comfort, it is often read or performed at funerals and memorials and has been set to music and referenced in many hymns. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026 Today, there are memorials to Lee and Avie Lee in the cabin’s front garden. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Communities could acquire sections for public memorials, while other pieces would be given to artists to turn into works of art. — Will McGough, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The National Park Service has also released a list of closures related to the event, including several memorials and parks around the National Mall. — Stefan Becket, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 She was charged with depredation against federal property and destruction of veterans’ memorials. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026

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reminders

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Use notification reminders to receive alerts when the robot starts or completes a task, or when an error occurs.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Many of these recipes will be reminders of recipes served after long summer days at the beach or the lake.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026

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