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nods

  • plural of nod.
  • present tense form of nod (3rd person singular).

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‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ topped the list while ‘Pluribus’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’ also got multiple nods.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Conversely, Colbert’s fandom can take heart in the nine Emmy nods “The Late Show” scored for its final run of episodes.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

Netflix's "Beef" topped the nominations among the limited series contenders with 16, and the streaming giant was second-best overall with 111 nods.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday with “The Pitt” and “Hacks” topping the list, and new shows “Pluribus” and “Widow’s Bay” earning multiple nods.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

She always nods like she gets it, but I know she doesn’t.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam