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award

[uh-wawrd] / əˈwɔrd /




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He won the Overseas Press Club award for best commentary on international affairs in 2026 and the National Press Club award for political analysis in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

So it was gratifying to see Lane receive his due from Mantello, who upon accepting his award for directing credited Lane with being the inspiration for the production.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Baroness Karren Brady, then vice-chair of West Ham, said following the award that the club was "committed to creating a culture where harmful behaviour is called out".

From BBC • 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

Liddy and Hunt soon learned that Daniel Ellsberg was scheduled to come to Washington in September to accept an award from a peace organization.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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