awarding

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The interior department secretary accepted bribes in exchange for awarding oil leases during Warren Harding's presidency in the 1920s, an episode known as the Teapot Dome scandal.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

However, the court also said that part of the claim had been brought too late and it was also not awarding Pricerunner any compensation for "ongoing harm" after the abuse stopped.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

In 2024, the same medical test was hit by allegations of paper leaks, fraud and irregularities in the awarding of grace marks, triggering nationwide protests after thousands of candidates received unusually high scores.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

“By the time the cycle of awarding the hosting rights would possibly come back, our climate projections show that the tournament in its current form would be unplayable due to extreme weather events,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“All right, pal,” Finny spoke in his cordial, penetrating voice, that reverberant instrument in his chest, “don’t start awarding prizes until you’ve passed the course. The tree is waiting.”

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles