accolade
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In a world ravaged by conflicts and crises, 287 individuals and organisations have been nominated for the ultimate diplomatic and humanitarian accolade this year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
The US president's outspoken calls to be given the accolade put the five-member committee under unprecedented pressure last year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
After winning multiple trophies earlier this year at the Grammys, including album of the year for “Débi Tirar Más Fotos,” he can add another accolade: Emmy winner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
His long-time rival Lionel Messi, who has won the Ballon d'Or accolade a record eight times, recently also said he was unsure how much longer he would continue playing football.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
One of them grips my arm when I bring her ham steak, whispering, “You’re a good person, you know that?” and repeats the accolade with each item I deliver.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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These accolades came after he directed two comic-book adaptations for Hollywood studios: “Blade II” and “Hellboy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Starring as one of the leads in FX’s “The Americans” surely earned Keri Russell an abundance of accolades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
If industry accolades and positive responses aren’t a measure of success, one can surmise that Netflix no longer cares if its users enjoy what they’re watching, only that they keep watching.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
He says he tries to promote responsible riding but that it is demotivating when "other people are getting a lot of views and getting more accolades for doing the wrong thing".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Unburdened by Oppie’s metaphysical brooding, Ernest Lawrence eagerly accepted public accolades for his role in ending the war.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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