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in memory of
Idioms and Phrases
As a reminder of or memorial to. For example, In memory of Grandma we put flowers on her grave every Easter , or In memory of our happy times here we've planted a little garden . [First half of 1300s]Example Sentences
"From the inception of Sentebale nearly 20 years ago, Prince Seeiso and I have had a clear goal - to support the children and young people in southern Africa in memory of our mothers," said Prince Harry, responding to the charity watchdog's announcement.
He is the latest in a line of academics, business leaders and other notable figures to deliver the Richard Dimbleby Lecture, which has been held most years since 1972 in memory of the broadcaster.
A breast cancer study created in memory of Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding has already helped identify more than 80 young women who are at risk of developing breast cancer.
Grassroots football clubs and youth teams are to hold a minute's silence this weekend in memory of a 10-year-old girl who was fatally struck by a car on a sports pitch.
A woman who stole £86,000 from a charity set up in memory of her best friend's daughter has repaid the money.
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