nod

Example Sentences

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Further thorny issues will become clearer soon, such as who gets the nod between Bellingham or Aston Villa's outstanding Morgan Rogers in the number ten role.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Shawn Hatosy, who won last year as guest actor, should be primed for a nod along with Patrick Ball and Gerran Howell.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

It’s hardly the first company to try to convey its brand image through its ticker symbol; for example, Anheuser-Busch InBev uses “BUD,” a nod to its Budweiser brand, and Petco has opted for “WOOF.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Ketchum’s argument is, in part, a nod to artificial-intelligence demand, which has fueled a massive buildout of power-hungry data centers across the country.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

I nod vehemently while Dad shakes his head.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller