Palme
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The answer will almost single-handedly determine whether France can live up to its billing as a World Cup favorite or crash out in a drama of brooding resentment worthy of a Palme d’Or.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
In a squeaker race for Cannes’ top prize, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu prevailed on Saturday, taking the Palme d’Or for his tense community drama “Fjord.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
Since 1985, it’s hosted an annual dinner for the members of the jury at its restaurant La Palme d’Or, named for the festival’s top prize.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
"My favourite movies in the history of my life have always been the winners of the Palme d'Or."
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
I received a surprising call one day from the Swedish Ambassador to the United States, who told me that EJI had been selected for the Olof Palme International Human Rights Award.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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