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recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
全会一致で彼が会長に推挙された。
He was unanimously nominated as president.
実績が評価され委員への推挙を受けた。
Recognized for achievements, I received a nomination for committee member.
部長の推挙により新人がリーダーに就任した。
On the department head's recommendation, the newcomer assumed the leader role.