accolade
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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
A second Ballon d'Or does not seem out of reach, although he has perhaps not played enough club football to make him the favourite for the individual accolade in a stacked field.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
It was the third major individual accolade of his career, having won the Ballon d'Or in 2023 and then Uefa Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament after Spain's final triumph against England two years ago.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
What a fine accolade for his legend, Lazlo thought with a twinge of bitterness: Thyon Nero, deliverer from shadow.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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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
A potential deal for Fernandez seems to rely on City selling Spain midfielder Rodri, officially the best player at the 2026 World Cup among numerous other accolades, to Barcelona.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Its portfolio of vehicles includes the Lucid Air, a luxury sedan that has won accolades but faced slowing sales, and the Lucid Gravity, an SUV released in late 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Then, as the accolades died down and the scythes were seated, Scythe Mandela turned to Citra.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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