tribute

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He paid tribute to his predecessor, Pope Francis, who gave his final address on Easter Sunday last year hours before his death.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Trippier also paid tribute to Howe, who had the "trust" to sign him for Newcastle after the pair previously worked together at Burnley.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The trove of fossils found during the museum’s expansion gets a fitting tribute in a 75,000 square-meter swath of concrete on the plaza scored with ropelike patterns, paw prints and serpent-like shapes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

France on Thursday bid farewell to former prime minister Lionel Jospin, with President Emmanuel Macron leading a national tribute to the influential left‑wing statesman credited with major welfare reforms.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

It was nearly two pounds in weight, a tribute to Brother Alf’s angling skills combined with the youthful muscles of Matthias and their joint enthusiasm.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques