podium
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After the color guard and the national anthem, Ruth R. Wisse made her way to the podium to deliver the annual Jefferson Lecture, the nation’s highest honor in the humanities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“Guys, thank you for coming to my midlife crisis,” said Eric André, standing on a podium in front of the Colburn Orchestra in a black tuxedo with tails and wielding a baton.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
On the morning after the Lakers got swept out of the playoffs and the Dodgers lost their fourth consecutive game, Magic Johnson flashed his trademark smile and stepped to the podium to talk soccer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The White House has not named an official replacement for Leavitt but Secretary of State Marco Rubio stepped into her shoes earlier this week, winning positive reviews with a relaxed performance at the podium.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
The event was meant to be more of a panel discussion than a speech, but Eisman made for the podium.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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