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recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /




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She added that 20% of tickets would be reserved for New Yorkers in recognition that they are "helping host the world".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

And there’s Bowen getting a haircut from Angel Delgadillo, the Seligman, Ariz., barber, now 99, who kicked off a resurgence of interest in Route 66 in 1987 with a call for historical recognition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

There is always another doctrinal off-ramp available because the standard is constructed to keep recognition perpetually out of reach.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

SoundHound AI declined 13% as the maker of voice recognition technology posted a wider-than-anticipated loss in its latest quarter following a massive acquisition spree.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

When she objected, they flattered her—even going so far as to award her the Order of the Red Star in recognition of her service to the motherland.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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