honor
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The whole block was devastated, and we all held a potluck in his honor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
"They have endured targeting, imprisonment, exile, and surveillance for simply reporting the news. It is an honor to recognize their commitment to documenting the truth."
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Paleontologists formally identified the "terror croc" as a distinct species in 2020 and named it Deinosuchus schwimmeri in Schwimmer's honor.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
The beginning of Infantino’s fall may have started last year at the White House when he and Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo attended a black-tie dinner to honor Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
His legend growing, Jackson heard that an aging Thomas Jefferson had offered a toast in honor of his victory.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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The nonprofit organization noted that hours after last year’s honors gala ended, Paramount announced it was launching its hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Its species name honors Dr. Harald Schillhammer of the Natural History Museum Vienna for his extensive and outstanding contributions to rove beetle research.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
It honors the sport, the way Pogacar rides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Just a day before, he had graduated from Jordan High School in South Los Angeles wearing an honors stole, the first in his family to walk the stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Mary graduated in 1938 with highest honors from Phenix High School.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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In 2018, the California League of Cities honored Adelkoff for her work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Graham, who will be honored at a funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral on Tuesday, served as a conduit between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Jeff Kent honored his father with a mustache and his mother by always wearing a gold chain she gave him throughout his Hall of Fame career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
The association honored Secret Service agent Victor Gonzalez, who was shot in his protective vest while confronting the gunman, along with Washington Hilton employees who helped guests during the attack.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
I can think of no other reason that honored and honorable Prince Dain, soon to be the ruler of Faerie, would ask for me.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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Laura is the recipient of the Gerald Loeb award for deadline reporting and the New York Women in Communications, Inc. Matrix Award in the newspaper category, honoring her achievements in journalism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
The museum’s panorama of ageless ambience is this summer enhanced by increased yet snappy security and a handsome “John Williams Stage” plaque honoring L.A.’s beloved composer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
The name gallium comes from Gaul, the ancient Latin name for France, honoring the nationality of its discoverer.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
In another, Pittman declared a mistrial because one attorney in the case wore a civil rights-themed t-shirt, honoring the death of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, claiming that the t-shirt contaminated the entire jury pool.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Diane von Furstenberg was honoring powerful women at the event, including Oprah.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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