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as in rewarding
to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement
we will award the top three contestants in the essay competition
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as in granting
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
custody of the boy was awarded to the grandparents
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Groups like Data Science Nigeria, Data Science Africa, and South Africa’s Deep Learning Indaba do tremendous work in organizing conferences and training events, providing research grants for local AI projects, and awarding mentorships, grants and awards.
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Sandy Carter, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
It's meant to offer some clarity about awarding bail after Colorado repealed the death penalty in 2020.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
As the clock expired in Game 1, Stewart was fouled under the basket, awarding the Liberty two free throws.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
The series was a fan-favorite with audiences awarding it 82% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes and critics giving it the same score.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Critics say the Housing Authority should strongly consider awarding the contract to the Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services' Housing Services, given its local presence and record of success running its own Housing Choice Voucher program.
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2024
As the clock expired, Stewart was fouled under the basket, awarding the Liberty two free throws.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
The tradition of awarding a bottle of bubbly to the victor began in July 1950, when Juan Manuel Fangio received a bottle of Moët & Chadon after winning the French leg of the championship, then held on a circuit through the wine-producing region.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Now, 40 years and millions of students later, Pizza Hut is still awarding kids in Pre-K through sixth grade with free pizza.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Awarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awarding. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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