nominated

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Bain was appointed lord advocate in June 2021 after she was nominated for the post by former first minister Nicola Sturgeon.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Then, the contest would go to a vote among some 300,000 Labour members and trade union representatives to choose a winner between Starmer and any other candidate who is nominated for the top job.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It’s a curious trend considering Cannes premieres have become a staple at the Academy Awards and three 2025 selections were nominated for best picture this calendar year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"I am honored the president nominated me for the position and I'll be an independent actor if confirmed as chairman of the Federal Reserve," he said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

At their convention later in June, the Democrats nominated Winfield Scott Hancock as their candidate.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow