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Meanwhile, that global temperature record that DiCaprio mentioned in his acceptance speech in 2016 seems almost trifling compared to what has happened since.
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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
The Oscars producers are responding to backlash over cutting one acceptance speech short.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
During the acceptance speech for Two People Exchanging Saliva, an awkward moment occurred when the microphone started to descend and the camera shifted to host Conan O'Brien, who was still waiting for the speeches to end.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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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
The Oscars producers are responding to backlash over cutting one acceptance speech short.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
During the acceptance speech for Two People Exchanging Saliva, an awkward moment occurred when the microphone started to descend and the camera shifted to host Conan O'Brien, who was still waiting for the speeches to end.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Acceptance speech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance%20speech. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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