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Recent Examples of nomination
An independent panel of arts professionals weighs nominations from the public.
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Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Recently, Beyoncé scored 11 nominations at the 2025 Grammy Awards for Cowboy Carter and its tracks.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 25 Dec. 2024
The note suggests Trump is continuing to stand by Gaetz, who was re-elected for another term in the House in November, but stood down from Congress after receiving the attorney general nomination.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The report brings to a close a nearly five-year investigation into Gaetz, who spent the majority of his time in Washington enmeshed in scandals, which ultimately derailed his nomination by President-elect Donald Trump as attorney general.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 23 Dec. 2024
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Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Recently, Beyoncé scored 11 nominations at the 2025 Grammy Awards for Cowboy Carter and its tracks.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 25 Dec. 2024
The note suggests Trump is continuing to stand by Gaetz, who was re-elected for another term in the House in November, but stood down from Congress after receiving the attorney general nomination.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The report brings to a close a nearly five-year investigation into Gaetz, who spent the majority of his time in Washington enmeshed in scandals, which ultimately derailed his nomination by President-elect Donald Trump as attorney general.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 23 Dec. 2024
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The suit -- which names the newspaper's parent company, Gannett; its former pollster J. Ann Selzer; and her polling firm -- centers on a Selzer poll released three days before the presidential election that showed Trump trailing Vice President Kamala Harris.Elahe Izadi, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Wisconsin partisan primary election was held on Tuesday.Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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That recommendation led to a set of major engagements with a global corporation and officially established my coaching practice on the international stage.Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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You The Best Protein Bars in 2024, According to Dietitians and Editors Get more of SELF’s great product recommendations delivered right to your inbox (for free!).Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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Half of voters are pleased with Trump’s selections, and more approve of his agenda that his Cabinet picks will be in charge of.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
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The arrival of Nikola Milenkovic in the summer has strengthened the defensive line, and consistent selection in the back four has helped.Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.Laura Groch Feb. 5, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2023
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The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December.Celina Tebor, CNN, 4 Feb. 2023
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As a result, travelers are becoming more conscious of their impact—and with this comes a more mindful approach when choosing destinations for a holiday.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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This was long before Borough Market and Renzo Piano’s Shard would make London Bridge the bustling destination that visitors flock to today.Valentina Raggi, Architectural Digest, 21 Dec. 2024
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The loss was the first submission defeat of Adesanya’s career.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The acclaimed Cannes Film Festival darling, Latvia’s submission for this year’s International Feature Film Oscar race, just made the category’s shortlist after sweeping major awards including Best Feature at Annecy and Los Angeles, New York and National Board of Review critics.Robert Lang, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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But before these advancements could come to be, scientists first needed to learn something about biology.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Rapid advancements, including the following technologies, demand constant vigilance and a commitment to transparency, responsibility and understanding.Beate van Loo-Born, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is considering a bid by Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip to toss out his conviction and grant him a new trial.CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Martin joins a growing field of candidates vying for the party's top spot. 4:15 Ashlee Rezin/AP Four state party chairs are backing Minnesota's Ken Martin in his bid to chair the Democratic National Committee (DNC), ABC News has learned.Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Nomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomination. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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