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a piece of metal given in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement
the display case held an impressive array of military medals from World War II
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The presidential also consults with the National Endowment for the Humanities for the humanities medals, which were first awarded in 1997.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
The Pro Pickleball Medal Tracker has now been updated with these results; check out this link online for a complete pro medal history for all tours and all pro events dating to the beginnings of all the major pro tours, plus pro events that predated 2020.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
He had been awarded a Bronze Star for valor and had won numerous other medals during his time in the Marines, including two Marine Purple Heart medals.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Two more double golds followed in 2022 and 2023, which secured that platinum medal.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
The Pro Pickleball Medal Tracker has now been updated with these results; check out this link online for a complete pro medal history for all tours and all pro events dating to the beginnings of all the major pro tours, plus pro events that predated 2020.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
He had been awarded a Bronze Star for valor and had won numerous other medals during his time in the Marines, including two Marine Purple Heart medals.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Two more double golds followed in 2022 and 2023, which secured that platinum medal.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
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The carousel then featured shots of Khai with some friends, as well as Halloween decorations, pumpkin decorating, Hadid’s skeleton costume and a snap of Khai trick or treating.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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While another golden retriever, Banks, went viral when his owner shared a fairly long list of the things that frighten him, including tarps, frogs, boxes, Halloween decorations and even feather dusters.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The insignia can be licensed to anyone who qualifies through application regardless of their guild membership status.Zoe Hewitt, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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Bright regatta flags with the Paris 2024 insignia stretched overhead.John Surico, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2024
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In 2024, the wives and girlfriends of professional athletes—also known as WAGs—are more than just an extension of their partner or a trophy item sitting in the stands.Glamour, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sophomore Megan Liu received the trophy and quickly handed it to junior Natalie Keith.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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This next ceremony will be the first time those honorees, like Harper Steele, Shiori Ito, and Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham for those respective films, receive a special medallion honoring their contribution to their Cinema Eye-winning films.Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
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Your custom gift also includes a polished handle and shoulder chain with an exclusive Judith Leiber Couture X Neiman Marcus medallion attached, giving you multiple ways to wear your treasure in winning style, whether gaming on the go or accessorizing your look.Jim Dobson, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medal. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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