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Recent Examples of nomination Notable films in the decade that followed include supporting roles in Wall Street, The Hit, Young Guns, and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, where Stamp’s turn as a transgender woman earned him both a Golden Globe and BAFTA nomination for Best Actor. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025 Of The Studio’s embarrassment of riches in this year’s Comedy Emmy nominations, its near-sweep of the Outstanding Guest Actor category feels the most in-character. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025 Hollywood icon Harrison Ford is no stranger to accolades, but his first-ever Emmy nomination has left him reflecting on what truly drives him. Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025 In a six-way tie with four nominations each are Bad Bunny, Doechii, Jelly Roll, Ed Sheeran, Tate McRae and Miley Cyrus. Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nomination
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Noun
  • His visit comes as the Trump administration pushes to redraw congressional maps ahead of next year's elections.
    Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Bryant Bailey's sister co-chairs Cincinnati Democratic Committee Bryant Bailey's sister, Christie Bryant Kuhns, co-chairs the Cincinnati Democratic Committee of the Hamilton County Democratic Party, which endorses and supports Democrats in Cincinnati elections.
    Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
  • This site is not a recommendation nor an offer to sell (or solicitation of an offer to buy) securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Although, her selection of dazzling looks in and of themselves were enough to distract fans from the tiny blip.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Most fail not because of bad intentions, but because of structural problems that Kim's approach directly addresses: Start with selection, not matching.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.
    Laura Groch Feb. 5, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2023
  • The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December.
    Celina Tebor, CNN, 4 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • When planning a vacation, many travelers consider the most trending or perennial destinations, only to find out everyone else had the same idea.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Unless passengers choose to share a vehicle with others, parties of up to five people will be able to ride directly to their destination without stopping at stations along the way.
    Stuart Dyos, The Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Epic said the average employee works between 44 and 45 hours a week, based on monthly time sheet submissions between June 2024 and June 2025.
    Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Some 80 submissions responded to Sanfic Lab’s Open Call, making selection even more daunting.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In a market grappling with shrinking margins and mounting energy scrutiny, the launch underscores that the sector’s next significant advancements may be forged in the open.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Seema gave thanks for the advancements made in gluten free baked goods, showing a strong willingness to adjust her expectations for pies and relationships in equal measure.
    Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Kherson, Ukraine — Russia has launched a new bid to exert control over the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson by threatening key access roads with its drones and trying to split it in two by striking a vital bridge.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
  • In 2018, Hall launched his first bid for the state House with a campaign to take on GOP incumbent state Rep. David Maturen, R-Vicksburg, who represented the 63rd District at the time.
    Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025

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