give the nod
Example Sentences
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Some sportsbooks still give the nod to Kansas City.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2025
Voters in District 6 have good choices for the seat Belinda Queen is vacating in the candidacies of Ashley Kearney and Branndon D. Jackson, but we give the nod to Mr. Jackson.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 19, 2022
It is also set to give the nod to starting the process of reducing its asset holdings as another way to tighten financial conditions.
From Reuters ● Apr. 29, 2022
“I think we have two very good quarterbacks but we’re going to give the nod to John for this ballgame. I’m very impressed by the knowledge that he does have at this point.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2018
US forces give the nod; It's a setback for your country. — from `US Forces', 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
From Underground by Suelette Dreyfus
