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as in to name
to give a name to
this first drawing, which we'll nominate as Plan A, shows how the house would look with the smaller annex
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors
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He was nominated for seven Oscars and won for The Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2024
Only shows that aired in that 12-month period were nominated.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024
The Grammys have nominated fresh blood like Turnstile, Code Orange, and Deafheaven in the best metal performance category in recent years, if that’s an item Knocked Loose is looking to cross off their list.
—Chris Payne, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2024
Despite being a relatively lighthearted genre show that’s not concerned about the issues of modern life, it was nominated for nine drama Emmys for its third season, including for best drama, and for stars Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden, plus recurring guest star Jonathan Pryce.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2024
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2024
Only shows that aired in that 12-month period were nominated.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024
The Grammys have nominated fresh blood like Turnstile, Code Orange, and Deafheaven in the best metal performance category in recent years, if that’s an item Knocked Loose is looking to cross off their list.
—Chris Payne, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2024
Despite being a relatively lighthearted genre show that’s not concerned about the issues of modern life, it was nominated for nine drama Emmys for its third season, including for best drama, and for stars Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden, plus recurring guest star Jonathan Pryce.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2024
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