honors

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Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day, when America honors its fallen heroes — and financial markets and other institutions will be closed in observance of the holiday.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“A deal is a deal, and the EU honors its commitments,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on X. “Together, we can ensure stable, predictable, balanced, and mutually beneficial transatlantic trade.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Among other honors, he was nominated for a 2023 Society of Composers and Lyricists Award for his work scoring the movie “The Reef: Stalked.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The gala’s theme, “Costume Art,” honors the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition on the role of the dressed body in the history of art.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

“A good idea. We must be honest in our observations. Take up the pen and kindly do the honors, my girl.”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly