nomination
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In a separate development in Kentucky on Tuesday, Congressman Andy Barr won the Republican nomination to replace retiring Senator Mitch McConnell who has been in the Senate for more than 40 years.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Sarah Pidgeon carried ‘Love Story,’ and Sarah Snook and Claire Danes are both past Emmy winners that were on very watchable crime thrillers, so their chances of landing a nomination are also pretty strong.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
In any case even if Burnham wins the nomination to stand he would have to overcome a challenging hurdle in a seat where despite his having local links Reform UK have high hopes of winning.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Her departure leaves two candidates vying for the party’s endorsement this weekend, and for the nomination in the Aug. 11 primary.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The graying middle-aged nurse who doesn’t attend to the patients but sits by and monitors the computers and phones, gives a little nod and stands up as if accepting a nomination.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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