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award

[uh-wawrd] / əˈwɔrd /




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The award casts renewed scrutiny on Bianco’s Sheriff’s Department two weeks before primary election ballots land in Californians’ mailboxes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

When he starts as CEO, Bonfig will get an additional long-term incentive compensation award for Best Buy’s fiscal 2027 with a target value of $1,781,250.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Wembanyama, one of three contenders for the Most Valuable Player award, scored a game-high 35 points, including 21 in the first half, as the Spurs won game one of the best-of-seven series.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Earlier this year, it won four offshore leases near Greece, as well as a block award in oil-rich Libya.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Yes, but it is still a good award.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na




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