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Acclaimed worldwide, Britain made him a Companion of Honour in 1997.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Acclaimed for its ability to capture the contemporary fractures in the United States, the film received 13 Oscar nominations, including one for each of its lead actors.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Acclaimed California heavy band Deftones’ new album, ‘Ohms,’ was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic and will be released without a supporting tour.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

Acclaimed BBC drama Happy Valley, starring Sarah Lancashire, shot several segments in the town centre including an escape from court scene.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024

Acclaimed as national achievements, adding new lustre to national glory, these discoveries at first only stimulated patriotism and became an incentive to national effort.

From The History of Cuba, vol. 1 by Johnson, Willis Fletcher