After being eliminated from playoff contention with a loss against Cleveland, the Commanders gave fifth-round draft pick Sam Howell the nod in Week 18.

Source: https://www.wgmd.com/taylor-heinicke-wants-to-start-but-admits-nfl-backup-qb-is-probably-one-of-the-best-jobs-in-america/

After I helped with the bathroom, I was able to get the nod from my wife to build a coffee table that she wanted, so she must’ve thought I was at least half-decent.”

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2023/1/30/23576035/jason-dickinson-blackhawks-patrick-kane-chemistry-first-line-center-carpentry-woodworking-hobby

Among those Republican and Republican-leaning voters who want a different candidate, 54% said anyone will do while 28% said they hope Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gets the nod.

Source: https://www.theblaze.com/news/cnn-poll-biden-deserve-reelection

But Tinubu, in an appeal, got the nod of Justice Gilbert to stay the execution of the Magistrate court ruling that favoured Atiku, but the presidential candidate has filed a counter-appeal on the judgment and was favoured by Judge Nancy Maldonado.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/politics/1556483-certificate-fraud-what-nigerians-expect-atiku-tinubu-court/

California: The Bears went to their third starting QB of the season with Mendoza getting the nod over Sam Jackson V and Ben Finley.

Source: https://centraloregondaily.com/oregon-state-beavers-california-bears-52-40-recap/

England international Ramsdale starts Sunday's Emirates encounter amongst the substitutes for the third consecutive match as David Raya continues to get the nod between the sticks.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12554925/Mikel-Arteta-aaron-ramsdale-david-raya-arsenal-spurs.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

For game two, Chattanooga gave senior (Harrison, Tenn.) the nod to start things off.

Source: https://easttennessean.com/2023/04/16/etsu-softball-splits-doubleheader-versus-chattanooga/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=etsu-softball-splits-doubleheader-versus-chattanooga&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=etsu-softball-splits-dou

He appealed to the NPP delegates for the impending presidential primaries to give him the nod to lead the Party.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/07/14/ken-agyapong-meets-dormaa-central-npp-delegates/

However, the trial judge gave the DSS the nod to further retain the defendant in its custody, pending the determination of his request for bail.

Source: https://pointblanknews.com/pbn/other-news/kaduna-train-attack-fg-docks-terrorist-negotiator-mamu-on-10-count-charge/

“I think right-back is Tottenham’s weakest position, so I reckon Trent Alexander-Arnold is still good enough to get the nod there over Pedro Porro.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-spurs-van-dijk-robertson-27815259

It is wild to think that Bobrovsky didn’t even start the first three games in net to begin the playoffs for the Panthers with Paul Maurice initially giving the nod to Alex Lyon.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/05/bruins-villain-among-favorites-for-nhls-conn-smythe-trophy/

It will be interesting to see who gets the nod for the big game against Ireland next weekend.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/springboks-batter-romania-five-take-aways/

Jordan had been deeply involved in Trump’s efforts to hold on to power after the 2020 election, and Trump gave him the nod, which helped scuttle Scalise’s bid.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/11/06/trump-fined-mike-johnson-house-speaker

Knox stated, “Offensive linemen are rarely described as “dangerous,” but the arrival of left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. could be so impactful for the Cincinnati Bengals that Brown gets the nod here.”

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2023/5/25/23736597/orlando-brown-jr-bengals-chiefs

Kronish got the nod again in goal for the Badgers, dueling off against Thiele of the Buckeyes for the second straight day.

Source: https://badgerherald.com/sports/2023/02/20/womens-hockey-wisconsin-splits-weekend-series-vs-ohio-state/

Most analysts seem to think he might settle in at guard initially with the veteran Beachum getting the nod at right tackle.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/07/two-a-day-series-right-tackles-steelers-olb-t-j-watt-likely-to-face-in-2023-beachum-reiff/

Paul was fighting for the first time since his loss to in February and he got the nod with scores of 97-92, 98-91 and 98-91 after 10 rounds.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/jake-paul-nate-diaz-fight-30639943

Potter was probably unwise wise to omit Badiashile from the squad, but the decision felt inevitable and was perhaps made above his head: more expensive and glamorous options were always likelier to get the nod.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-real-madrid-champions-league-boehly-b2321330.html

Stearns gets the nod here due to its impressive three-game winning streak in which it has averaged 59.6 points per game.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/10/05/sports/high-school-sports/week-6-maine-high-school-football-predictions/

The 20-year-old midfielder got the nod to replace experienced playmaker Iffy Allen in the latter stages of their warm-up.

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/sport/brundle-prepared-to-take-on-all-comers-294525/