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Recent Examples of badgesIf employees have company ID badges, the information should be on a card that can be kept with their badge.—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
And when the British army brought their trench coats to the continent, they were kitted out in military features like shoulder epaulettes for indicating rank insignia and metal D-rings that could hold maps, swords (and supposedly) grenades.
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Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
Because chaplains may be the only clergy available in combat zones or remote postings, their insignia — patches and small metal pins worn on their uniforms — function as a quick signal of religious identity.
Several other Austin-area competitors made it to state and won medals as well.
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Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Argyle players and coaches celebrate with their trophy and championship medals following their 51-42 victory over Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill to capture the state championship.
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Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
Business emblems have permeated pro sports—sewn onto jerseys, stamped onto equipment, digitally plastered behind players.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Mar. 2026
On the contrary, even its most outlandish and grotesque inventions are portrayed tastefully, with a sheen of aesthetic refinement that turns the most intensely emotional moments into emblems of emotion.
Additionally, Chris Evans, Javier Bardem, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore and Kumail Nanjiani will also present trophies at the awards show.
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Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
Lego has been present at F1 races since last season, hosting in-person activities that have included functional, life-size cars and handcrafted trophies made out of bricks for podium finishers.
The hipbelt wings each flare to about 5 inches wide on either side of the spine, fully wrapping the iliac crests and providing decent load distribution to the hips.
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Corey Buhay,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
On the Argentinean side, fierce winds rise and fall above the peaks in mountain waves, tossing up rows of thin white clouds like foamy crests.
There is no sign of grief inside, however, where throngs of people enjoy cocktails, Dungeness crab and plates of herby butter beans.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
Balat had a Pennsylvania driver’s license and the parked car, which had New Jersey plates, was registered to one of his relatives, according to the criminal complaint.
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Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
Strange rituals conducted by children unfold on the beach; dance parties at the big club devolve into fever dream bacchanals; cryptic, threatening symbols appear near the rental house.
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John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
The group was told not to wear visible Jewish symbols.