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blue-ribbon

[bloo rib-uhn] / ˈblu ˈrɪb ən /




blue ribbon


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In 2001, in response to such critiques, the Smithsonian convened a blue-ribbon commission of historians and others led by Richard Darman, a former top aide in Republican White Houses.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

Most of America’s most pressing policy problems have benefited from the ministrations of a blue-ribbon panel at some point.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

The Carnegie Foundation offered prestigious fellowships, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences convened a blue-ribbon commission.

From Slate ● May 1, 2026

NAIRR’s road map comes from a 6-year, $2.6 billion plan for growing the nation’s academic AI research capacity that a blue-ribbon panel proposed in January 2023.

From Science Magazine ● May 8, 2024

Then we’d make fun of the blue-ribbon craft projects and dance a wild jitterbug to whatever lame-o band they’d brought in.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth

Far from staging the blue ribbon Ulster senior finals it will now only be able to host lower ranking fixtures.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

Ben Stapleton — an appointee on Horvath’s blue ribbon commission and executive director of U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2025

The show, hosted by Jason Biggs, features blue ribbon winners from state fairs nationwide competing for a $100,000 prize.

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2024

She is more blue collar than blue ribbon, more guts than glamor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2023

Not only did I get the blue ribbon on Wednesday, but on Thursday the class got a long letter from Ms. Mac.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney


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