trophy

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Having not been able to celebrate an FA Cup semi-final appearance for 39 years, Leeds United supporters are now dreaming of their side lifting the trophy for the first time since 1972.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Let’s get real: Any car with a trophy on the hood is intended to signal rank, wealth and social superiority—flaunting it, if you like.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Investors are finding deals to be had that include trophy properties such as San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid, a 48-story tower that has served as a symbol of the city since its completion in the 1970s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In a photo the following day, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye was seen in his office with the trophy behind him.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Julian Singh quickly took the trophy for being the strangest person to ride the bus.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg