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as in recommendation
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Recent Examples of nomination
As Secretary Kennedy's nomination advanced in the Senate, shares of vaccine companies fell.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, the Senate health panel voted to advance Dr. Marty Makary's nomination to become the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted to advance Jay Bhattacharya’s nomination as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Thursday.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
The White House is withdrawing the nomination of Dave Weldon to be the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), per a source close to Senate health committee and another source familiar.
—Caitlin Owens, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, the Senate health panel voted to advance Dr. Marty Makary's nomination to become the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted to advance Jay Bhattacharya’s nomination as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Thursday.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
The White House is withdrawing the nomination of Dave Weldon to be the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), per a source close to Senate health committee and another source familiar.
—Caitlin Owens, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomination
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Participation in municipal elections jumped by about 10 percentage points once mail voting was widely adopted, according to a study by Brigham Young University.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Dominican man without legal status accused of falsely registering to vote in Broward A Dominican man without U.S. legal status registered to vote in Broward County to cast a ballot in the 2022 midterm elections in Florida, according to federal charges.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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Yes, but: The NTSB is not a regulator and can only make recommendations.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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How to earn a good credit score Editorial Note: Opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the Select editorial staff’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any third party.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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For this list of the best spy movies ever made, Vulture opted for a big-tent approach in an attempt to create a selection that captured the full breadth of the spy film.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a selection of 20 award-winning white wines that retail for $10 or less, each recognized by major wine competitions with multiple awards for quality and value.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.—
Laura Groch
Feb. 5,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2023
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The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2023
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The fifth largest metro area in the United States, Houston has long been considered a potential expansion destination for the NHL, with Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta’s name typically connected to either a relocated team or expansion franchise.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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This Stunning New Zealand Cruise May Be Hobbit Forming New Zealand has long been a dream destination for travelers—especially for fans of The Hobbit and Lord and the Rings movies, which were all filmed there.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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At one point, Rollins even tried to finish Punk off with John Cena’s signature move, the STFU; however, Punk fought through the submission, refusing to give in.—
Russ Weakland,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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Many leaders in the AI industry and members of the Trump administration have framed America’s dominance in AI advancements as a matter of national security, comparing it to a high-stakes arms race.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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They were snubbed on Selection Sunday though, with Arkansas State getting the lone bid out of the Sun Belt.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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Fourteen companies have submitted bids and the company could potentially not be Forensiclean, said Brian Pedro, the director for the Department of Community Response.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Nomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomination. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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