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[nom-uh-nee] / ˌnɒm əˈni /


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He later said that he voted for third-party candidate Evan McMullin rather than cast a ballot for Trump or Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

One of its former partners, Jay Clayton, is Trump’s nominee to be director of national intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

As the party’s nominee for Montana’s first congressional district, he relied on his blue-collar credentials from the start in one of the best campaign ads released this cycle.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

A three-time Grammy Award nominee, Tyler first rose to fame in the late 1970s.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

With the election just weeks away, Senator Kennedy, the Democratic nominee for president, warned that America was losing the Cold War.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

After Trump returned to office, Graham was a reliable vote for Trump's cabinet and judicial nominees and for his legislative agenda.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Netflix’s “The Diplomat,” Hulu’s “Paradise” and Apple TV’s “Slow Horses” are repeat best drama nominees, as expected.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

Among the nominees for best limited series are social drama "Beef" and "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette."

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Last year, “The White Lotus” accounted for four of the category’s nominees.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Amongst the Moros, the administration of justice is in the hands of the dattos or of their nominees.

From The Inhabitants of the Philippines by Sawyer, Frederic H.




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