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nomination

[nom-uh-ney-shuhn] / ˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃən /


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In addition to discussing gratitude, Nivea also performed her hits from the car’s passenger seat, including 2002’s “Don’t Mess With My Man,” which earned her a 2003 Grammy nomination.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

His nomination was hailed by many inside and outside the army.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

“Brett’s nomination was a surprise to me and some of my colleagues,” Schild said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Sam Forstag, a 31-year-old union leader and former smokejumper - a person who parachutes in to fight forest fires - just won the Democratic nomination for Montana's 1st congressional district, defeating a more establishment candidate.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

One oilman from Oklahoma told a friend that Harding’s nomination had cost him and his interests $1 million.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

The BBC has been told this was a cross-party list of nominations that was being worked on before Sir Keir announced his resignation as Labour leader last month.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

He received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his portrayal of the charming but ruthless businessman, whom he portrayed off and on from 1982 to 2008.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

House, and they may claim some Senate and gubernatorial nominations as well.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

The company, which nabbed 111 Emmy nominations this week, has recently tried to boost engagement with low-cost programming such as video podcasts and content previously released on YouTube.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

After the nominations were debated, a vote was taken and the pair were elected.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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