award

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The oil major was awarded $10.5 billion plus interest by an international court after the nationalization of Venezuela’s oil industry in 2007.

From MarketWatch

During Oscar season, The Envelope also likes to celebrate actors in roles that might not otherwise garner awards attention.

From Los Angeles Times

The award “marks the long-overdue recognition of the impact casting professionals have made and will continue to make in our industry,” says Casting Society President Destiny Lilly in an emailed statement.

From Los Angeles Times

"Receiving this award means more to me than I can put even into words, to be standing here with you all tonight is something that I'll never forget."

From BBC

The awards bestowed by North America's largest critics' group could give movie campaigns much-needed extra momentum as Oscars voting nears.

From Barron's