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award

[uh-wawrd] / əˈwɔrd /




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Infantino, the Swiss lawyer who had ruled over the world’s most popular sport for nearly a decade, would present a new award that had nothing to do with kicking a ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The following season, Mourinho invented a new award at the end of campaign ceremony, making McTominay the manager's player of the season.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A Pentagon contract award often is a starting gun for Lockheed to gather proposals from parts makers, including Boeing, L3Harris and others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

So it was gratifying to see Lane receive his due from Mantello, who upon accepting his award for directing credited Lane with being the inspiration for the production.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The teachers know who got each award and who finished the year with the best GPA, but they won’t publish exam grades and final averages on the student portal until after today’s ceremony.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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