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nomination

[nom-uh-ney-shuhn] / ˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃən /


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"Had this nomination been made a week ago, lots of pain might have been avoided."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Dahlia also speaks with Andrew Weissmann, law professor at New York University and a veteran federal prosecutor, about President Trump’s latest nomination for attorney general and the state of the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Danes also received an Emmy nomination for the series — the first of eight for acting so far.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It was about the state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who would go on to win the Republican nomination for the U.S.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“I heard Hideo himself approved your nomination into the draft. After the stunt you pulled in the opening ceremony, it’s a pretty interesting move.”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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