honours list
Britishnoun
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Her honours list is almost longer than London City Lionesses' entire summary on Wikipedia and Putellas has 44 times more followers on Instagram than the club.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Scott will receive one of six bravery medals as part of the Australian Bravery Decorations honours list, recognising those who put themselves in danger during the tragedy.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
She said she was proud of the honour and thrilled the sanctuary's work had been recognised in the honours list.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2025
He is not the youngest sporting figure to feature on the honours list, however - Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds was made an MBE aged 14 in 2009.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025
In University slang, the term is used of the position of those who fail to obtain a place in the honours list at a public examination, but are allowed a “pass.”
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
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