: a speech given by someone receiving an award or prize
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The now 5-time MVP made some controversial comments regarding her upbringing during her acceptance speech of her latest award.—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2026 Fund, established after her 2024 Best New Artist Grammy acceptance speech called attention to healthcare access and sustainable livelihoods for artists.—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
9 Oct. 2026 In January 1999, Hastert broke with tradition by delivering his acceptance speech from the House floor and by allowing Minority Leader Dick Gephardt, a Missouri Democrat, to briefly preside over the day’s proceedings.—
Michael Tarm,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Oct. 2026 In January 1999, Hastert broke with tradition by delivering his acceptance speech from the House floor and by allowing Minority Leader Dick Gephardt, a Missouri Democrat, to briefly preside over the day's proceedings.—ABC News,
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