prestigious
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The winner of a prestigious scientific photography competition has been disqualified following concerns raised by other scientists that it was fake.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Winner of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, still among the most prestigious prizes any movie can claim, “Fjord” aims for both a quiet, subtle power and the directness of a sledgehammer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
San Diego was host to the Cup’s defender series, a competition to select the syndicate to represent the United States in the prestigious yacht-a-palooza.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
World number 18 Eala, who skipped the prestigious China Open to play in Nagoya, was looking to become the first woman from the Philippines to win the title.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Now when he should be enjoying the rewards accorded the most prestigious chair in science, he had to be responsible for the outrageous antics of an unsuccessful genius.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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