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as in to name
to give a name to
this first drawing, which we'll nominate as Plan A, shows how the house would look with the smaller annex
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors
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Recent Examples of nominate
She was also nominated in the Best African Act category at the MTV Europe Music Awards.
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Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
To nominate an athlete for the next poll, email [email protected] by Monday at 11 a.m. Please include stats and team results.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The first takeaway is that Surtain has the best chance to claim the award for which he’s nominated when the winners are announced at the NFL Honors event Feb. 6 in New Orleans.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
In all, there are 10 films that have been nominated in the Best Picture category.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
To nominate an athlete for the next poll, email [email protected] by Monday at 11 a.m. Please include stats and team results.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The first takeaway is that Surtain has the best chance to claim the award for which he’s nominated when the winners are announced at the NFL Honors event Feb. 6 in New Orleans.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
In all, there are 10 films that have been nominated in the Best Picture category.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Warner Chappell Publishing was a frequent winner at the annual BMI, ASCAP and SESAC Awards in Nashville, with the subsidiary Warner-Tamerlane Publishing being named publisher of the year at the most recent BMI Country Awards in November, with Vaughn in attendance for the honors.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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On its list of the 14 Best 5-Star Hotels in the United States, Trips to Discover named the glamorous Faena Miami Beach as one of the best hotels in the country, praising everything from its views to its high-tech toilets.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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He was appointed by Mr. Trump as deputy administrator last week, and took on the title acting administrator Thursday morning, hours after an American Airlines jet with 64 people on board and an Army helicopter carrying three collided.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Schiavo said the change in administration this month, with President Donald Trump appointing new transportation and defense secretaries, should not impact the investigation.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
30 Jan. 2025
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Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2023
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Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2023
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In the aftermath of the crypto ball that was organized by David Sacks, and the label of the first crypto President being assigned to Trump the expectations for proactive and forward looking action are quite high.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Coaches weren't assigned to a team until after the selection process to ensure each had a balanced roster, ESPN reported.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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In his inaugural address, Trump pledged to designate international drug gangs as terrorist groups.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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There are also tennis courts designated for residents within the Snedens Landing Association.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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The fact is not a lot has been going on lately publicly in the legal duels between CAA and the agency’s ex-staffers over at Range Media Partners over equity, competition and the shifting line of what may or may not constitute being an agent, until Monday – when all Hell broke loose.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Release date: Friday, Jan. 10 Cast: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, S.J. Suryah, Anjali Director: S. Shankar Screenwriter: Kartik Subbaraj 2 hours 45 minutes With Game Changer (which this critic saw dubbed in in Hindi), Shankar’s signature maximalist storytelling instincts have gone into overdrive.—
Anupama Chopra,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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Serrano noted the new boutique will also showcase the brand’s pre-spring collection, dubbed Archetypes chez Alaïa, along with some exceptional and exclusive ready-to-wear pieces and accessories.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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After signing the executive order on Monday, Trump told reporters that the U.S. government is entitled to half of TikTok's U.S. business in exchange for allowing the app to continue operating.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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In this decision, the Court determined that a man born in San Francisco to Chinese parents was entitled to U.S. citizenship, setting a lasting precedent that has shaped immigration law ever since.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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