got the nod
Example Sentences
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Fin Smith, Northampton's wise young head, has got the nod.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025
But left-hander Weatherald got the nod and has at least been the form horse in domestic cricket over the past few years, earning a reputation as an aggressive opener in a similar vein to Warner.
From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025
Campbell started at that position in all but one of the first 13 games, but Greenlaw got the nod Thursday night in his season debut.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2024
In such a crowded field of talent under consideration, Walz got the nod not by default.
From Slate • Aug. 6, 2024
The pink boy also got the nod from the Rhodes Scholarship committee.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
