- present participle of recognize.
recognizing
Example Sentences
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But she said the mission’s account of its own history seemed “whitewashed,” saying little about the Native loss and trauma that historians are increasingly recognizing in accounts of the missions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The same categorization task was now being handled mainly by the temporal cortex, a region involved in memory and recognizing complex objects.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
They are part of the American story, and understanding that narrative is what allows us to appreciate how far we have come while recognizing how much work remains.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Handing over a business card, following an adviser on LinkedIn, recognizing an old face from your college days and, perhaps, doing business with them and remembering where you met is all part of the magic.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
He nodded politely to the guards on the gap as he approached, recognizing them both.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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