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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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Recent Examples of nominate
Moreover, Chloé Zhao is now the first woman of color ever nominated twice for best director, and the second woman overall to do so.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Four of its actors — Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn — were nominated, though newcomer Chase Infiniti was left out in best actress.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Sinners was nominated in every technical category.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Jenner also appeared by Chalamet's side at the 2025 ceremony, when he was nominated for playing Bob Dylan in 2024's A Complete Unknown.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Four of its actors — Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn — were nominated, though newcomer Chase Infiniti was left out in best actress.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Sinners was nominated in every technical category.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Jenner also appeared by Chalamet's side at the 2025 ceremony, when he was nominated for playing Bob Dylan in 2024's A Complete Unknown.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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He is not being named because he hasn't been charged with a crime.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Matt Byrne is the Bob Holt Razorback Reporter, named in honor of the longtime reporter who covered University of Arkansas sports.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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The State Water Resources Control Board, whose members are appointed by Newsom, has not yet approved the water rights to allow construction to begin.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Board of Regents Composition The bill would replace the student representative on the board of regents, who currently is a voting member of the board, with a ninth member who would be appointed by the governor.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Calò, a 46-year-old Sicilian, speaks passionately about El Popo, as Mexicans call the volcano, rattling off trivia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the CMPD Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a detective.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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And the team has reinforced its minor league system as well by bringing in lefty Brendan Cellucci and assigning him to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, volunteers gathered at Lighthouse headquarters in Pontiac, where everyone was assigned a route and given supplies to hand out to people experiencing homelessness.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Give staff a point person to contact Every workplace should designate an onsite manager to be an immigration point person, Stevenson said.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Local squadrons had to arrest a certain number of citizens so they could be designated enemies of the people.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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And these mirror images, uniting perceptions barely conscious, were to constitute the basis from which his pilot’s dreams would someday take flight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The prosecutor's office said a 16-year-old boy from Sayreville was arrested and charged with acts of juvenile delinquency which if committed by an adult would constitute murder, weapons charges and armed riot.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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As Ars Technica reports, space startup Vast has opted to build a smaller and more feasible interim station, dubbed Haven-1, which will serve as the precursor for much larger outposts capable of continuous habitation in the more distant future.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
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The spa During my stay, Splendido had a partnership with Dior to create a pop-up spa experience dubbed Jardin des Rêves Dior, featuring two spa cabanas situated in the gardens.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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But who is entitled to forgive?—
Bernadette Meyler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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