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[uh-wawrd] / əˈwɔrd /




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He shared an Overseas Press Club award for coverage of the eurozone’s debt crisis and a New York Press Club award for coverage of the Nov. 13, 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The award for Best Musical went to "Schmigadoon!," a humorous tribute to Broadway's greatest hits and an adaptation of the series of the same name.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Brian Panish, the Iskander family’s attorney, told jurors in Van Nuys that they needed to award punitive damages to not only punish Grossman and Erickson, but also send a message about their conduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

He has already claimed the Golden Shoe award for Europe's leading goalscorer.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“The top scholar award is given each year to the student with the highest grade point average across all academic subjects.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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