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01. My grandfather won a [medal] for bravery in the First World War.
02. All the children who took part in the competition received a [medal] of participation.
03. Australians are confident that our athletes will win a lot of [medals] at this summer's Olympics.
04. The veterans marched in the parade, their chests covered in [medals].
05. The mint issued a special [medal] to commemorate the Queen Mother's 100th birthday.
06. A local boy was presented with a [medal] for bravery after saving his little sister from drowning.
07. The members of the singing group The Beatles were each presented with a [medal] by the Queen for their contribution to their country.
08. About 3,000 [medals] were awarded at the Athens Olympics.
09. In terms of population, Canada actually won comparatively more [medals] at the Sydney Olympics than both the U.S. and China.
10. Singer Leonard Cohen sang that children show scars like [medals].
11. As of 2000, the country of Nepal had never won an Olympic [medal].
12. As of the Games in 2000, Brazil had never won a gold Olympic [medal] in soccer, despite being home to the world's most famous soccer player, Pelé.
13. When the Olympics were held in France in 1900, the winners were given a valuable piece of art instead of a [medal].
14. In 1991, Cuba hosted the Pan-American games, and won 140 gold [medals].

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  • Medal — Med al, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Medaled}, or {Medalled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Medaling} or {Medalling}.] To honor or reward with a medal. Medaled by the king. Thackeray. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • medal — [med′ l] n. [Fr médaille < It medaglia < VL * medalia, a small coin < * medialia < LL medialis, MEDIAL] 1. a small, flat piece of metal with a design or inscription stamped or inscribed on it, made to commemorate some event, or… …   English World dictionary

  • Medal — Med al, n. [F. m[ e]daille, It. medaglia, fr. L. metallum metal, through (assumed) LL. metalleus made of metal. See {Metal}, and cf. {Mail} a piece of money.] A piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck with a device, and intended to preserve… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • medal — index prize Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • medal — has derivative forms medalled, medallist in BrE, and usually medaled, medalist in AmE …   Modern English usage

  • medal — [n] decoration of honor badge, commemoration, gold, hardware*, laurel, medallion, reward, ribbon, wreath; concepts 337,476 …   New thesaurus

  • medal — ► NOUN ▪ a metal disc with an inscription or design, awarded for achievement or to commemorate an event. ORIGIN Latin medalia half a denarius …   English terms dictionary

  • Medal — For the English rock band, see Medal (band). Medallion redirects here. For other uses, see Medallion (disambiguation). Medal distributed by Cecilia Gonzaga to political allies, a common practice in Renaissance Europe. Designed by Pisanello in… …   Wikipedia

  • medal — /med l/, n., v., medaled, medaling or (esp. Brit.) medalled, medalling. n. 1. a flat piece of metal, often a disk but sometimes a cross, star, or other form, usually bearing an inscription or design, issued to commemorate a person, action, or… …   Universalium

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