nominate

Example Sentences

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Then: “If he chooses to nominate somebody else and asks me to go do something else, I will say, ‘Thank you very much.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

And for the open seat in Iowa, Democrats seem likely to nominate a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who represents the reddest state house seat held by a Democrat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The Japanese premier charmed Trump when he visited Tokyo in October, even saying she would nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Following the publication of the initial list of players, franchises were asked to nominate which players they would potentially be interested in.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Thug said, “Mr. Chairman, in light of the boy’s performance last night at the Sweet Pea, I nominate the name Waterworks Willie.”

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis