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nomenclatures

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a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known the nomenclature, "tuxedo," derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York

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These practices have made some industries a permanent part of the country’s political fabric, and given rise to unflattering monikers like Big Oil or Big Pharma or Big Food.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
The legendary playwright has penned dramatic productions with some of the most popular monikers of all time, including Jessica and Olivia.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026

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As their names suggest, one perfume bottle features an image of pizza and the other of pasta on its front.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Most names were redacted, but the records identified contacts associated with reporters from CNN, the Washington Post, Politico, and Just the News, according to the task force.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

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La Oreja de Van Gogh will also serve as executive producer on the film, which bids fair to become one of the biggest upcoming titles from Spain.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
In 2027, the Paramount-Warners Bros slate will overdeliver the state AG’s demands of 30 films annually with 36 titles.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026

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With little comment from the state panel and no public testimony, the Cabinet voted to apply domestic or foreign terrorist designations to a series of groups, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Muslim Brotherhood and antifa.

— CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Notably, Congress gave the DC Circuit appeals court exclusive jurisdiction to review procurement actions taken under Section 4713 designations.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2026

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