prestige
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While not doubting his capabilities and dedication, some have questioned Velasco’s relative lack of experience in a prestige post traditionally occupied by party notables with decades of public service.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
The regular navy operated Iran’s big battleships largely for prestige and occasional long-range deployments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
The recurring pattern in prestige outlets that go for deep access, immersive detail and an emphasis on personality as a gateway into subculture carries risks that are now well understood.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
There's still prestige in being the first to plant your flag in the lunar dust.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Thanks to the prestige of my mother’s name, I was able to obtain the concession for a mine in the North, for which the bank gave me a loan.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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