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So, as Major League Baseball pauses play and honors some of the best performers in each league, now’s a good time to hand out our first-half awards.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

In an apparent sign that rescue missions were closing up, interim President Delcy Rodriquez held a ceremony to hand out medals to international teams, including their rescue dogs.

From Barron's Jul. 4, 2026

Official viewing events typically hand out covers to turn lights a less disruptive red.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

The second thing he did was hand out sombreros in honor of his Mexican heritage and status as the first Latino majority owner in America’s major professional sports.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

He thrusts his hand out and immobilizes the trolls.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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