got the nod
Example Sentences
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A similar piece of legislation got the nod from the House in February.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
The 21-year-old got the nod over 30-year-old Anna Moorhouse to win her first cap last month, although she has not started for leaders Manchester City in the Women's Super League since September.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025
Campbell started at that position in all but one of the first 13 games, but Greenlaw got the nod Thursday night in his season debut.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2024
In such a crowded field of talent under consideration, Walz got the nod not by default.
From Slate • Aug. 6, 2024
The pink boy also got the nod from the Rhodes Scholarship committee.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
