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recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /




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And while social status and widespread name recognition can help, they are hardly a guarantee, according to some people connected to the club.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

The football journey of the 6-foot-6, 285-pound junior involves a change of positions, a change in eating habits and a recognition he has found his calling.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

They point to the growing number of countries which have conferred de facto recognition by clinching deals, accrediting diplomats, operating embassies, and more.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

"The recognition is overnight, but the work has been put in over many years, and I've made a lot of sacrifices."

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Abel had been told by Moscow to watch for the tie and pipe as recognition signals.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

“Having those awards and recognitions from precisely the spaces that you’re making films to represent, it really validates the work,” Eduvijes Carrera said.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 2, 2026

"Particularly the recent recognitions of the State of Palestine by key countries, the successful United Nations conference in New York, and the historic declaration issued therein."

From BBC Jul. 31, 2025

The lawyer, Tim Grace, said that Kriv had received nearly 150 commendations and recognitions and had earned two awards for saving lives.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2023

Analysts said, however, that the right would likely agree to some changes to appease voters, including on areas like expanded social rights, consumer protections and Indigenous recognitions.

From Reuters May 8, 2023

It is by no means unusual for treaties containing recognitions and acknowledgments of title, in the nature of perpetual obligation, to contain, likewise, grants of privileges liable to revocation.

From The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery by Travers Twiss




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