I think the term is “earn” a medal. Or “be awarded” a medal.
Not “win” one.
“Winning” one makes it sound like a lottery.
“I think the term is “earn” a medal. Or “be awarded” a medal.’
Yup. Thing is, winning isn’t PC, anyway. It implies there were losers, and we can’t have that. That’s why Academy Award presenters now say, “And the award goes to...” instead of “the winner is.”
> I think the term is “earn” a medal. Or “be awarded” a medal.
You’re probably right: I didn’t write the article, I just posted it for your enjoyment.