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nomination

[nom-uh-ney-shuhn] / ˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃən /


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It was about the state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who would go on to win the Republican nomination for the U.S.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

After marrying George Lucas in 1969, she worked on several of his early films, including THX 1138 and American Graffiti - earning an Oscar nomination for the latter.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Gen. Christopher LaNeve, who is close to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, could get the nomination as early as this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Faye has to name another prime minister to replace Sonko -- and that choice will have to be approved by parliament within three months of his nomination, said Ndiaye.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Reverend Jackson had made a respectable run for the presidency, winning about a dozen primaries before ceding the nomination to Michael Dukakis.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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