prizes

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The taking of prizes fell off globally in the 20th century, largely due to the changing nature of shipping and naval warfare, including the decline in the use of blockades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The hard-hitting Netflix series is up for seven prizes on Sunday night, while sitcom Amandaland has four nominations in the comedy categories.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Maybe a better comparison with Fernandes in terms of prizes won would be Cesc Fabregas during his time at Arsenal.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Days before the official opening, the international jury who dispenses prizes resigned en masse, forcing organizers to reconfigure its Golden Lion prize from one decided by a jury to one decided by the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Some of our best prizes were a baseball cap, a beat-up weather vane shaped like a chicken, and a beautiful feather that looked like it might have come from a peacock.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce