honorable mention
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He was part of a team that received an honorable mention for the Sabew Best in Business award in the travel and transportation category for coverage of Covid-19's impact on airline pilots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
“A 2013 All-Pac-12 honorable mention selection, Mauro was an integral part of four bowl teams, helping lead Stanford to a pair of Rose Bowl Game appearances,” the team wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
Ask a famous writer how they do what they do, and “Bird by Bird” will likely get honorable mention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026
Coogler’s film did not earn even an honorable mention in Variety’s year-end list compiled by critics Peter Debruge and Owen Gleiberman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026
Ainsley’s gemstones and Siraj’s quincunx both earned an honorable mention.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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