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nomination

[nom-uh-ney-shuhn] / ˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃən /


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Davis subsequently spent a year as a law clerk for the new Justice, and then served as chief nominations counsel for the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

From The Wall Street Journal

A loyal following of a largely younger group of fans propelled them to six No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 charts and multiple Grammy nominations.

From The Wall Street Journal

James Fishback is almost certainly not going to win the GOP nomination for governor of Florida this year, but he’s become an object of media fascination all the same.

From Salon

Jones, 29, was one of England's star performers in their run to the world title, earning nomination to the shortlist for World Player of the Year.

From BBC

The result was a critical and commercial hit that earned seven Oscar nominations, including best picture.

From Los Angeles Times