"We were awarding five people last night who have had a professional career with dedication and have given their services to so many things and of course that's the idea we have for this first night tonight".

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He will be remembered for his professional integrity, his infectious love for life, and his dedication to make the world a better place.

UNESCO: EDUCATION

John Brennan is a intelligence professional with deep experience in our business, a public servant with extraordinary dedication, and a man of deep integrity.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

It has to do with hard work and dedication to higher education, and belonging to a culture that stresses professional success.

NEWYORKER: None of the Above

With hard work and dedication, she soon became the first African American to reach number one as a professional, regardless of gender.

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