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Most notably, the creation of a Mets Hall of Fame and Museum has given fans an opportunity to celebrate the past.

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It is also an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of women to chemistry, on the centenary of the award of the Nobel Prize in chemistry to Marie Sklodowska Curie.

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The International Year is an opportunity to celebrate progress made so far in protecting biodiversity, but also to recognise that we need to do more to promote creative solutions to reduce threats to biodiversity.

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Now is the time for all of us -- governments, businesses, civil society and concerned citizens -- to seize this opportunity and fulfill our obligation to give all children an opportunity to celebrate a fifth birthday.

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While many white Americans will look at Memorial or Veterans Day as an opportunity to celebrate our armed forces, African Americans do the same, but also will think historically about black troops hung from trees, still in their uniforms.

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Samoan Language Week is an opportunity to celebrate the Samoan language in New Zealand, to recognise the language and culture of Samoan New Zealanders, to build bridges between cultures and to ensure that the language continues to be used widely in New Zealand in the future.

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Ms. BOEGERS: While we didn't make it all the way to the finish line that we have an opportunity to celebrate, it's almost like the silver medal at an Olympic - and if we're denied that and it's just a charade and a pretence, the Obama campaign is going to be in trouble because people are going to leave here angry.

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The Citizenship Day provides an opportunity for diverse communities to celebrate newly naturalized citizens who were born in a foreign country but live and work in the local community, and for local officials and residents to welcome them to the City.

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Project wrap-ups are an ideal opportunity to share lessons learned, as well as to celebrate success and share individual accomplishments.

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