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as in election
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as in recommendation
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Recent Examples of nomination
The board was not swayed by the opposition, with the senators voting unanimously to advance D’Adamo’s nomination for a vote by the full body.
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Andrew Graham
may 12, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Hart is one of nine candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in August.
—Matthew Kelly
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Democrats John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell are among the candidates competing for the Democratic nomination in the district, Nebraska's 2nd.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The nomination of Hamilton, who argued abolishing FEMA was not in the country’s best interests, is the latest indication of that change.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Andrew Graham
may 12, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Hart is one of nine candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in August.
—Matthew Kelly
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Democrats John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell are among the candidates competing for the Democratic nomination in the district, Nebraska's 2nd.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The nomination of Hamilton, who argued abolishing FEMA was not in the country’s best interests, is the latest indication of that change.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomination
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The state’s gubernatorial election, for example, has prompted concern that two Republicans could shut out the Democratic candidates.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Rulings in the first two cases will center on whether the map itself is legal or if it should be struck down, decisions that could have major implications for the 2026 election.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Fiechtner, who wasn’t involved in creating the guidance, agrees with the recommendation that middle and high school students need recess too.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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But the router ban itself was imposed without any public comment, and the idea of making the software-update waiver permanent is simply a recommendation at this point.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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Alma is a coffee shop by day (with select pastries and small breakfast items) and a cocktail bar at night with an incredible selection of artisanal tequilas, mezcals, and sotols.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The firm will come up with the list of candidates and finalists, but the board has the final say in the selection.—
Natalie La Roche Pietri,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Aries March 21 – April 19 A bold move could set exciting momentum in motion today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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Substance grows through motion today, not hesitation.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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What are the top Memorial Day weekend destinations?—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Food and drink The main three restaurants look set to be destination eating spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The final submission—a six-line poem from Akil—was cryptic, nearly indecipherable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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The submission fee is $15 per item; credit cards, checks and cash will be accepted.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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In an era when more people stream TV favorites at moments of their own choosing, more ad dollars are leaving traditional TV for digital and social outlets.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Those allow golfers to get custom text or email alerts for times and courses of their choosing, a key pain point from their playing days.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Make a mental note of your advancement.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Nomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomination. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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