in memory of

Idioms

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

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On a bridge next to the Kremlin on a drizzly Friday morning, a lone Russian police officer stood looking at the half-dozen bunches of flowers laying in memory of slain opposition figure Boris Nemtsov.

From Barron's

An online appeal to raise money for Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team in memory of the two has raised more than £12,000.

From BBC

Mayor Margarida Salomão said the tragedy was the "saddest" moment in her five years in local government and declared three days of official mourning in memory of all the people in Juiz de Fora who lost their lives.

From BBC

A runner has completed seven marathons on seven continents in seven days in memory of his teenage brother.

From BBC

Bobby said Serge had a similar motivation for taking part and was running in memory of his late son.

From BBC

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