podiums

variants or podia
plural of podium
as in stages
a level usually raised surface the conductor on the podium tonight is one of the leading figures of classical music

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Recent Examples of podiums The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025 Indeed, those conversations soon moved from behind closed doors to press conference podiums, a further indication that this next once-unthinkable development would soon become the new normal. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025 Leclerc scored four podiums through the summer European races, with a rear-suspension upgrade that arrived for Spa being a big breakthrough to remedy that ride-height issue. Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 However, on the other side of the garage, Charles Leclerc has delivered podiums against all odds, while Hamilton has been finishing and qualifying lower than his teammate. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 Climbing Academy alumnus-turned-instructor Kieran Hadley, MTB Academy head of school Riley Gardner, and dean of students Crista Wiles offer a behind-the-scenes look at how WCA is evolving, what makes its students stand out, and why this untraditional path leads to growth far beyond GPA or podiums. Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2025 Before even entering the iconic club room, a room full of textured fragrances were positioned on podiums like an art exhibit. Essence, 12 Sep. 2025 Prior to this, Lando had the unfortunate distinction of being the F1 driver with the most podiums and no victory. Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 The Democrats flocked there to raise their fists and pound the podiums. Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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  • Research has also showed that engaging the brain in new ways builds cognitive reserve, which is how the brain can maintain its functioning in the face of aging, damage or early stages of disease.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Around Ohio, the Ohio Department of Health shows the tick is established, meaning more than five ticks or more than two stages are identified in the same year, in 14 counties.
    Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
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  • From their impressive stands, the likes of ITV Studios, Banijay and Fremantle announced deals with new platforms and creator talent.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The lawsuit a stunt performer from Horizon 2, which Kevin Costner directed, wrote, produced, and stars in, brought against him and others behind the film in May still — mostly — stands, a judge has ruled, according to documents obtained by EW.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • From their impressive stands, the likes of ITV Studios, Banijay and Fremantle announced deals with new platforms and creator talent.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The move comes after Meta and the tech industry more broadly have grappled with criticisms from parents and lawmakers that online platforms aren’t doing enough to protect children online.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Hillsides and fields that were once mosaics of blue phlox, wood poppies and Jack-in-the-pulpits have become swaths of monochrome yellow.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Among that past ministry work was that of City of Refuge, a program administered by FBC Woodstock for pastors who vacated their pulpits due to burn out or disciplinary reasons.
    Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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  • There will be entertainment, community ofrendas (altars), catrina outfit contest, face painting, mask making and raffle prizes.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • During the holiday, many families in this Mayan region prepare elaborate traditional dishes for the return of their ancestors (in addition to participating in evening processions and setting up ofrendas, temporary altars, in their homes).
    Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
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  • The Rooms All of the hotel’s 89 rooms have balconies, desks, king-size beds (or the option for two twins), and toiletries from Costa Brazil, the sustainable beauty brand from Brazilian fashion designer Francisco Costa.
    Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • More than two-thirds of the 1,045 staterooms have private balconies.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Podiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiums. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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