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award

[uh-wawrd] / əˈwɔrd /




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Both the union and the shipyard had asked for a direct award of the contract.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Upon a Termination Event, Party A will pay Party B a tax-free cash distributive award based on the length of the marriage, equal to $100,000 per full year of marriage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The award casts renewed scrutiny on Bianco’s Sheriff’s Department two weeks before primary election ballots land in Californians’ mailboxes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

When he starts as CEO, Bonfig will get an additional long-term incentive compensation award for Best Buy’s fiscal 2027 with a target value of $1,781,250.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

He said he was going to recommend me for some kind of award.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings




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