honored

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Their study, published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology in July 2020, noted that the name honored "his tireless work on the Late Cretaceous paleontology of the Southeast and Eastern Seaboard, USA."

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Billy Idol, chanteuse Sade, metal legends Iron Maiden and Manchester outfits Joy Division and New Order were also honored, along with hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan and velvet-voiced crooner Luther Vandross.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Several other musicians will be honored at November’s ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

She added that the administrators union honored the teachers’ walkout even though their contract had already been agreed on.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“I am honored to meet you, Gurry. I hope it is not rude of me to ask, but how ancient are you?”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown