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award

[uh-wawrd] / əˈwɔrd /




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The Texas appeals court said state law required it to substantially reduce the punitive portion of the Heslin-Lewis award, despite rejecting other arguments Jones made challenging the verdict.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

He also will receive a sign-on equity award with a grant date value of $4 million in consideration of compensation left on the table at Xylem, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

The metal band have asked the court to stop Netflix using the KPop Demon Hunters name for recorded music, live shows and merchandise, and to award unspecified damages.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

The Scottish government has promised to directly award the yard new orders for four smaller ships, but ministers say they are still conducting "due diligence" on the plan.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

I’m thinking maybe if they found out, they’d take back the award.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

Over the course of his career, Ogogo won numerous awards and earned critical acclaim for his role in the movie Anikulapo, where he played the Alaafin of Oyo - the most revered king in Yorubaland.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Plus I’d loved teaching, and for years my employer had offered me praise, awards and touted the high return-student ratio I’d helped to build.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

Her data analysis has contributed to visual projects shortlisted for the 2026 Sigma Awards and recognized with two bronze awards by the Society for News Design.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

Top awards bodies whiffed on her complex Selina/Catwoman in “Batman Returns” and heartbreaking Betty Ford on Showtime’s “The First Lady.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

For him the awards were a form of redemption.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

After Marsalis won, the prize was awarded to Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and others.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

The work of VroniPlag Wiki alone has led to several German universities revoking doctoral degrees they had awarded to elected and appointed government officials.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

He was later awarded nearly $1 million from the Victim Compensation Board of California for his wrongful imprisonment.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

A Los Angeles jury awarded $28 million to a motorcyclist whose leg was crushed by a city firetruck, the latest eye-popping sum carved out of city coffers for alleged reckless driving by a city employee.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

It's a coveted apprenticeship, one awarded to those who excel in school and are expected to move into important government positions.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Late last year, American stopped awarding frequent-flier miles to basic-economy ticket buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Burnham also said the government would place more emphasis on "social value" when awarding contracts, which could include whether firms offer young people work experience.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

A State Department official who declined to be named stressed that the process for awarding grants was ongoing and that multiple offices provide input.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

If VAR had been available, Scottish referee Hugh Dallas could have corrected the missed call, awarding a penalty and giving Frings a red card, expelling him for the final 40 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

He was awarding cash prizes to children all over his province who did well in their exams.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai




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