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Recent Examples of nominations
Bracco — who earned four Emmy nominations on The Sopranos as Tony Soprano's (James Gandolfini) therapist, Jennifer Melfi — first played mob wife Karen Hill in Goodfellas, receiving a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1991.
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Glenn Garner, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Since then, The Lumineers have chalked up more than 6 billion streams across five albums, scored two Grammy nominations, earned five Billboard Music Award nods, and picked up an American Music Award nomination.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
The raft of Emmy nominations helps make up for the Oscar near-nomination.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Glenn Garner, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Since then, The Lumineers have chalked up more than 6 billion streams across five albums, scored two Grammy nominations, earned five Billboard Music Award nods, and picked up an American Music Award nomination.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
The raft of Emmy nominations helps make up for the Oscar near-nomination.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominations
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Because the fuel tax is governed by federal law, Congress would need to approve any suspension — a high hurdle given Washington's partisan divide and the approaching Midterm elections.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Analysts have expected Modi’s government to introduce tougher economic measures after his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won recent elections held in a few key states, but those policy changes have yet to emerge.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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The city still doesn’t have comprehensive recommendations on data center regulations.—
TERRY ROUECHE,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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The program typically needs to forward recommendations to the State Department by mid-March, according to a letter from John Whyte, CEO of the American Medical Association.—
Arielle Zionts,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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All four of those players, and a few other likely first-round selections, were all among those in the studio for the announcement of the lottery results Sunday at Chicago’s Navy Pier.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Having two first-round selections in 2026 could be a boon for the Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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Course content, submissions and credentials were not compromised, the company said.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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All three were selected from the year’s 5,100 submissions hailing from 133 countries and regions, and from a shortlist spanning 20 areas and a range of mediums including ceramics, woodwork, textiles, furniture, bookbinding, glass, metal, jewelry and lacquer.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Iconic destinations such as Saint-Tropez and Plage de Pampelonne are just moments away, with smooth transfers available by boat or helicopter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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That's causing some Americans to change their travel plans, either choosing closer and cheaper destinations or not planning a trip at all.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Without consistent infusion of federal funds, though, contracts and bids might need to be re-issued, leading to years of delays.—
Tom Wright,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Granite Hills sophomore Ella Morgan bids for an encore crown in the 500 freestyle.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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But his injury does raise more concerns about the manager’s choices in what is becoming a problem position.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Bold décor choices add a touch of color, including the red travertine freestanding display modules and the inlaid blue Autry logo on the floor.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The judge will hear several defense motions on May 18, the day originally set for the trial.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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The routine continues with fluid recovery motions as the robot returns upright and performs additional dynamic movements with minimal instability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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“Nominations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominations. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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