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Recent Examples of nomination
Miran’s nomination has sparked opposition from Democrats, but not Republicans, who control the Senate.
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images What To Know Budd voted against approving the nomination of Robert Law for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) undersecretary for strategy, policy and plans, but later voted to confirm Law on the Senate floor, the outlet said.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In 1990, Holliday received a Tony nomination for playing Big Mama in a revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Copeland is the fourth Republican candidate to signal an intention to run for the party's nomination in House District 5, which includes a portion of Boone County.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images What To Know Budd voted against approving the nomination of Robert Law for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) undersecretary for strategy, policy and plans, but later voted to confirm Law on the Senate floor, the outlet said.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In 1990, Holliday received a Tony nomination for playing Big Mama in a revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Copeland is the fourth Republican candidate to signal an intention to run for the party's nomination in House District 5, which includes a portion of Boone County.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomination
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With less than two months out to Election Day, this year's elections -- ranging from hot-button mayoral and gubernatorial contests to a vote over new congressional maps -- are set to ramp up as candidates begin to make their final pitches to voters.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The county Board of Supervisors directed the changes in response to concerns that had long existed for a small faction of grassroots activists but took on new fervor after the 2024 election — when voters installed three new Republican members of the board.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The panel issued over 100 recommendations, from limiting cash bail for misdemeanors to expanding racial equity training for prosecutors.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Daniel Lindblade has been in the city for 18 years and isn’t surprised by the selection.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Customers may purchase or rent a selection of media titles from Prime Video without having an Amazon Prime or Prime Video account.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Over time, your brain recognizes that movement is safe in your stronger, more stable body, leading to expansion of your pain-free range of motion.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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For decades, the Pentagon’s fallback has been inertial navigation systems (INS), which use gyroscopes and accelerometers to track motion without external signals.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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The trip will take travelers up to 90-degrees North, one of the most hard-to-reach destinations known for its permanent ice cover and summer midnight sun.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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While the most obvious advice is to not drive through deep floods, people want to get to their destinations and often go right into the asphalt swamp.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, the Reply AI Film Festival named Love at First Sight by Jacopo Reale, its Grand Prize winner, The AI Film Festival announced winners during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, selecting from over 2,500 submissions from 67 countries.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This year’s submission pool demonstrated TCCF’s expanding international reach, with entries from 44 nations totaling nearly 700 projects.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Customers can wrap the truck’s exterior paneling in a color or print of their choosing, as well as customize lighting and tires, and even convert the two-passenger flat bed truck into a 5-person SUV.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Sep. 2025
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Nomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomination. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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