accolades
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His work negotiating gang truces brought him widespread accolades, earning him numerous contracts with the city of Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Those assets sold at a $10 billion valuation last year, earning him posthumous accolades for the best sports investment ever.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
They aren’t phased by narratives designed to devalue their accolades and their acumen.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026
These accolades came after he directed two comic-book adaptations for Hollywood studios: “Blade II” and “Hellboy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Of course, while Katherine took the accolades in stride, she never took the work for granted.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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