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podium

[poh-dee-uhm] / ˈpoʊ di əm /
NOUN
raised platform for oration
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Early on Sunday, when US Vice President JD Vance took the podium in Islamabad to declare that no agreement had been reached after marathon 21-hour talks, he was also quick to praise Pakistan.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

But none of the headline names showed, leaving conference attendees staring at an empty podium, until the session was abruptly canceled.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

He wore everyday outfits instead of suits and sometimes took the podium dressed in traditional Hungarian garb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

But Leclerc swept back past the Mercedes with his signature move around the outside of Turn One at the start of the next lap to secure the final podium position.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Mr. Chumley reaches under the podium and pulls out an engraved glass plaque.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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