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ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē

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Recent Examples of category Gascón, who made history as the first openly transgender performer to be nominated for an Oscar in an acting category, was removed from Emilia Pérez’s Oscar campaign in the U.S. amid the public fallout over the posts. —

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2025 The movie won three awards at the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5, including honors for Brody's performance, filmmaker Brady Corbet's work as director and as best picture in the Globes' drama category. —

Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 Electronics ‒ a category of goods already experiencing high tariff rates ‒ may face even greater impacts with 44% of imports coming from China and Mexico combined. —

Carlie Procell, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025 León is a first-time nominee at the 2025 Grammys taking place Sunday (Feb. 2) in the best música Mexicana album category for Boca Chueca, Vol. 1. —

Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for category