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The superstar went on to deliver a heartfelt acceptance speech, reflecting on her 20-year career trajectory.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
The 2012 season’s unusual bow, which was then the first on Wednesday since 1948, resulted from the league wanting to avoid conflict with President Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, that global temperature record that DiCaprio mentioned in his acceptance speech in 2016 seems almost trifling compared to what has happened since.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
In her acceptance speech Sunday night, the Korean Canadian director tearfully honored viewers from the Korean diaspora throughout the world.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
The 2012 season’s unusual bow, which was then the first on Wednesday since 1948, resulted from the league wanting to avoid conflict with President Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, that global temperature record that DiCaprio mentioned in his acceptance speech in 2016 seems almost trifling compared to what has happened since.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
In her acceptance speech Sunday night, the Korean Canadian director tearfully honored viewers from the Korean diaspora throughout the world.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Acceptance speech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance%20speech. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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