honor
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Prior to the Journal, she was the David Carr Fellow in Business Reporting at The New York Times, an honor named for the publication's legendary media columnist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The news comes despite — or perhaps because of — a new category specifically designed to honor Asian pop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The Connection reunited back in 2022 for a show in honor of Kaye’s 75th birthday, but the record’s been out of print for some time.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
US lawmakers gathered beneath the Capitol dome Tuesday to honor Republican senator Lindsey Graham, beginning a day of mourning set to draw President Donald Trump and world leaders to Washington.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
And it’s a real honor to be escorting a Queen Mother and her twin brother.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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It honors the sport, the way Pogacar rides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
“It’s about time that Los Angeles — a city that is nearly 50% Latino of which 70% are of Mexican descent — has a museum that honors and uplifts Chicano and Mexican Art.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The newly discovered spider was found at elevations above 2,000 meters, and its species name, himalayana, honors the mountain range where it was discovered.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
First, Ms. Brown makes clear how vital what journalist Jonathan Rauch calls the “checking” function is to a free society that honors the pursuit of truth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
So they served as laboratory assistants for science projects and turned the kitchen table into an honors calculus class.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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“It’s really happening, it’s just the best role, in the best play ever and I’m honored and I’m excited and I’m thrilled and I can’t wait,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Graham, who will be honored at a funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral on Tuesday, served as a conduit between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The association honored Secret Service agent Victor Gonzalez, who was shot in his protective vest while confronting the gunman, along with Washington Hilton employees who helped guests during the attack.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
It was a second consecutive visit for the Dodgers, who defeated the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series and were honored by Trump the following April.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
But Aesculapius, even though he had so displeased the King of Gods and Men, was honored on earth as no other mortal.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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The museum’s panorama of ageless ambience is this summer enhanced by increased yet snappy security and a handsome “John Williams Stage” plaque honoring L.A.’s beloved composer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
The name gallium comes from Gaul, the ancient Latin name for France, honoring the nationality of its discoverer.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Events honoring the ayatollah throughout the week also sounded a political note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
In another, Pittman declared a mistrial because one attorney in the case wore a civil rights-themed t-shirt, honoring the death of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, claiming that the t-shirt contaminated the entire jury pool.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
This is her service to us, her honoring.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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