- present participle of award.
awarding
Example Sentences
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If approved, North Northamptonshire Council will tender the contract and anticipate awarding it in November.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Late last year, American stopped awarding frequent-flier miles to basic-economy ticket buyers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
This spring, DRL staff were initially told to begin the process of awarding funds to Lex Libertas, a South African organization founded by a prominent member of the nation’s white Afrikaner movement.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
Upon awarding the prize, a member of the Nobel committee likened the technology’s ability to store enormous amounts of stuff in seemingly compact spaces to Hermione Granger’s enchanted handbag in the Harry Potter series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
In addition to celebrating the year's graduates, the school, like many colleges, recognizes special people by awarding them with honorary doctorates.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
