Palme

American

[pahl-muh] / ˈpɑl mə /

noun

(Sven) Olof (Joachim) 1927–86, Swedish political leader: prime minister 1969–76, 1982–86; assassinated.

Palme British

/ ˈpalmə /

noun

( Sven ) Olof ( Joachim ) (ˈuːlof). 1927–86, Swedish Social Democratic statesman; prime minister (1969–76, 1982–86); assassinated

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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

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

Neon, the distributor currently enjoying a six-year Palme d’Or winning streak, will release “Hope” in America sometime after its summer bow in Na’s native South Korea.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"I just can't believe it. This is beyond the Oscar, really," he said as he accepted the honorary 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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