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rising star

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Recent Examples of rising star Nicola was honored with a rising star award for her work as an actress, producer, and budding filmmaker. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026 As a rising star in the party, a vice chair at the National Republican Senatorial Committee who’s known for her strong Democratic relationships, Britt is trying to help her party navigate the political challenge posed by data center growth. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026 While Langley hasn’t been big on the scene for very long, the 27-year old singer-songwriter is no doubt a fast-rising star. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026 In 2018, Democrats were also hopeful for a rising star candidate to flip a Senate seat. — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rising star

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While names like Gavin Newsom and Andy Beshear have been floated for months, Ossoff is a late-comer among potential nominees.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Cada vez que eu sentia o amor de Deus com mais intensidade, ficava um pouco mais forte, tinha menos náusea e, então, conseguia comer mais tipos de alimento.

— Blithe Holcomb Hogan, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026

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A couple of years ago, as Semones released her 2024 EP Kabutomushi, the legendary bassist took notice and evangelized the up-and-comer on social media.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026
Not even three minutes into his first-ever playoff game in 2025, the feisty up-and-comer picked up his first postseason foul.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026

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