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Noun
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In November, she was nominated for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025 -
Rose would have been an easy choice for induction into the Hall.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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McElroy had been San Diego’s first-ever cardinal and gained national attention because of his more progressive stances on a range of hot-button issues, including support for the ordination of women.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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And with that, the 75-year-old Pfleger decided to host an all-day event to honor the 50th anniversary of his ordination.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Behind the headlines and investment decisions lies a deeper system.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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He’s remained in the lineup nonetheless, a byproduct of the organization’s $17 million investment in Conforto and the former All-Star’s track record.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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According to Gaston, more than half of residential installations now follow this third-party ownership model.—
Tik Root,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The second gen version from Arlo offers a simple is a wireless installation that delivers great video quality, smart detection, and a rechargeable battery.—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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William performed an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle and is attending a fundraising dinner for London’s Air Ambulance Charity on Wednesday evening.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2024
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The pope ascended into his office immediately upon accepting his election, but his investiture mass will take place on May 18.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Based on the tease in the finale, even non-gamers might expect the next installment to be more focused on Abby, and that certainly appears to be the case.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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The final episode of The Handmaid's Tale doesn't go out with a bang – there was plenty of that in last week's explosive, penultimate installment – but rather tearful goodbyes, fresh beginnings, and a surprise reunion with a beloved character from the past.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The circumstances illuminate a pressing issue in award campaigning: the lack of rigorous oversight in category placement.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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That’s the title’s highest placement in the U.K. this week, and a particularly special one on the list of top-selling collections across the nation.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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