prestigious event

collocation in English

meaningsofprestigiousandevent

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prestigious
adjective
uk
/presˈtɪdʒ.əs/us
/presˈtɪdʒ.əs/
very much respected and admired, usually because of ...
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event
noun[C]
uk
/ɪˈvent/us
/ɪˈvent/
anything that happens, especially something important ...
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However, there may come a time when there will be the opportunity to stage such aprestigiousevent.
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A garden party can be aprestigiousevent.
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Theprestigiouseventwas a four-horse chariot race and the winner received a prize larger than for any of the athletic contests.
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He won theprestigiouseventsix times in succession.
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Many companies train year-round for thisprestigiousevent.
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There is a public lottery to ensure that every citizen of the borough has the chance to attend thisprestigiousevent.
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She won theprestigiouseventin 1900 and again in 1903.
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This is aprestigiouseventwhich always attracts a strong field.
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To date this is their best achievement so far in thisprestigiousevent.
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As they were often able to finance more than one quadriga at a time, they were frequent victors in this highlyprestigiousevent.
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Thisprestigiouseventis also aimed at the corporate sector.
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From thisprestigiouseventbrought utosivtsi 4 gold, 10 silver and 9 bronze medals.
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Observing these requirements will thus ensure the future of thisprestigiousevent.
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Endicott won thatprestigiouseventwith, timed 138 min 4.32 sec.
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The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics.
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Since the mid 1920s they became and have remained the most prestigious events in tennis.
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These prestigious events attracted the attention of top politicians, along with additional funds for further research.
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Newspaper owns publishing label, which books and publications were awarded at many prestigious events.
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Since then, the band has performed for many prestigious events on and off campus.
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Badminton is the most prestigious events to win in the world.
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