Example sentences of "[noun] for the [num ord] anniversary " in BNC.
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| 1 | The general enthusiasm for the fortieth anniversary of the structure of DNA should not blind us to a few blemishes on the otherwise fair face of molecular biology . |
| 2 | The new display group has started rehearsals for the 30th Anniversary but already we need to start planning for 1983 ! |
| 3 | For details of the secret itinerary for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain are understood to be in the hands of the IRA . |
| 4 | They followed widespread criticism of Keating in the British tabloid press , which accused him of insulting Queen Elizabeth during her 12th state visit earlier in February for the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Sydney as a city . |
| 5 | P&O 'S MUCH loved cruise liner , Canberra , is to be the flagship for the allied veterans returning to Normandy for the 50th anniversary of D-Day next year . |
| 6 | Mrs Nixon had been honourary chairman of the US committee for the 2,500th anniversary ) . |
| 7 | Photographer Albert Watson superimposed the giant cat 's face on a portrait of the singer for the 25th anniversary issue of Rolling Stone magazine . |
| 8 | W. Smith ‘ Atlantic ’ tragedy WE WOULD like to thank the Speke Ambulance Station for their very speedy call out to attend our late N.U.S. President Mr James Henry Slater after his collapse during the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic . |
| 9 | Celebrations for the third anniversary of the 1989 revolution are continuing . |
| 10 | There were also special political factors at work : in 1992 Spain was to host both the Olympic Games and celebrations for the 500th anniversary of the ‘ discovery ’ of the Americas , and an improved rail transport system was seen as essential . |
| 11 | Jochen and Elke warn Fabian not to go out on the streets on 7 October for the 40th anniversary of the formation of East Germany , and for God 's sake not to demonstrate . |
| 12 | October 14 : Camilla Parker Bowles attends a thanksgiving service for the 50th anniversary of El Alamein at Westminster Abbey , also attended by Diana . |
| 13 | Then we gave a concert for the 100th anniversary of the Dresden Bank . |
| 14 | Preparations started in 1984 to return No 4468 Mallard to full working order for the fiftieth anniversary of its record–breaking run in 1988. 1986 saw the locomotive 's return to steam in original streamlined condition . |
| 15 | ‘ We certainly become more knowing , but we do not seem to become any more civilised , ’ he said in a celebration for the 300th anniversary of the college , one of the most prestigious in the US . |
| 16 | No 4468 Mallard was being prepared for a return to steam for the 50th anniversary of its 1938 world record speed run . |
| 17 | The IEE has tried to negotiate with Thomson , offering help with writing and publishing his biography in time for the fiftieth anniversary of Blumlein 's death in June 1992 . |
| 18 | Two local historians working on a book about the brothers have a publisher lined up and are aiming to have the book ready in time for the 75th anniversary of Roland Bradford 's death in November . |
| 19 | East Germans find consensus only in boredom : Edward Steen , in East Berlin for the 40th anniversary celebrations , reflects on how illusions have been shattered and triumphal propaganda now has a hollow ring |